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Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-50555 is a stored cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress Elementor Website Builder plugin through version 3.29.0. An attacker with some site privileges could store malicious script that runs when another user views affected content. Business risk is moderate, especially for public WordPress sites with multiple contributors or administrators.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for internet-facing WordPress sites, marketing sites, and environments with multiple contributors. This is not currently evidenced as mass-exploited, but stored XSS can undermine site trust and administrator sessions if exposed content is viewed.
Technical view
The CVE describes improper neutralization of input during web page generation, classified as CWE-79. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5 with network access, low attack complexity, low privileges required, and user interaction required. Scope is changed, with low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Public details do not identify the exact vulnerable field or workflow.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites running Elementor Website Builder version 3.29.0 or earlier. Risk is higher where untrusted or lower-privileged users can create or edit Elementor-managed content that administrators or visitors later view.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. The attack requires authenticated low-privilege access and a victim viewing affected content. Public source detail is limited, so assess exposure by installed plugin version and site contributor model rather than exploit availability.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse. The CVE and Patchstack entry identify stored XSS in Elementor through 3.29.0, but do not provide parameter-level details in the supplied bundle. Avoid assuming exploit mechanics, required role beyond PR:L, or a specific fixed version unless confirmed by vendor guidance.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Elementor Website Builder beyond affected versions when available from the vendor.
- Review Patchstack and Elementor guidance for the fixed release and any special instructions.
- Restrict content-editing privileges to trusted users until remediation is complete.
- Use WordPress security controls to limit script execution where feasible.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress sites using the Elementor Website Builder plugin.
- Confirm whether installed Elementor versions are 3.29.0 or earlier.
- Review user roles allowed to create or edit Elementor content.
- Check security logs for unusual content changes or unexpected script-like content.
- Verify remediation by confirming the plugin version is no longer affected.
Public sources used
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.33.7Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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