Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE is a reflected cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress Unlimited Elements for Elementor plugin through version 1.5.93. A successful attack could run attacker-controlled script in a visitor’s browser after user interaction, potentially affecting session data, page integrity, or availability.
Executive priority
Treat as high priority for WordPress estates using this Elementor add-on. It is not confirmed as actively exploited in the supplied sources, but the vulnerability is remotely reachable, requires no attacker login, and may affect user trust or administrative sessions if targeted successfully.
Technical view
CVE-2024-29792 is CWE-79 in unlimited-elements-for-elementor. The CVSS 3.1 score is 7.1 with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and scope changed. The provided sources do not name the vulnerable parameter, exploit details, or a fixed version.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using Unlimited Elements For Elementor (Free Widgets, Addons, Templates) at version 1.5.93 or earlier. Sites not using this plugin, or using a vendor-confirmed non-affected release, are not indicated as exposed by the supplied sources.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or other evidence of active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates remote exploitation is possible but requires user interaction, consistent with reflected XSS risks such as crafted links or pages targeting authenticated users or visitors.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to CVE metadata and Patchstack database references. The bundle identifies reflected XSS, affected versions through 1.5.93, CVSS 7.1, and CWE-79, but does not provide exploit primitives, vulnerable endpoints, proof-of-concept details, or a named fixed version.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the Unlimited Elements for Elementor plugin.
- Check vendor, WordPress, or Patchstack guidance for a fixed release.
- Update the plugin once a vendor-confirmed fixed version is available.
- Disable or remove the plugin where immediate update is not possible.
- Restrict administrative access and monitor for suspicious plugin-related requests.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed plugin versions are not 1.5.93 or earlier.
- Review plugin status across production, staging, and backup WordPress instances.
- Check security advisories for any named fixed version or mitigation.
- Review web logs for unusual requests targeting plugin pages or parameters.
- Validate that reflected user input is safely encoded in affected plugin surfaces.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.83.7PatchstackVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.1HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/unlimited-elements-for-elementor/vulnerability/wordpress-unlimited-elements-for-elementor-plugin-1-5-93-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, Patchstack · vdb-entry
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/unlimited-elements-for-elementor/wordpress-unlimited-elements-for-elementor-plugin-1-5-93-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cveCVE reference, CVE · vdb-entry, x_transferred
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.