Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This vulnerability lets an authenticated low-privileged user store malicious script content in the WordPress Definitive Addons for Elementor plugin. A later page view can trigger the script in another user’s browser. Impact is moderate because exploitation needs an account and user interaction, but it can affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability at low levels.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority website security issue. Prioritize internet-facing WordPress sites, sites with multiple content contributors, and sites where administrator sessions may view user-created Elementor content.
Technical view
CVE-2024-51587 is a stored cross-site scripting issue, CWE-79, affecting Definitive Addons for Elementor through version 1.5.16. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5 with network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, changed scope, and low C/I/A impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites running Definitive Addons for Elementor version 1.5.16 or earlier. Risk is higher where non-administrator users can create or modify Elementor/plugin content viewed by administrators, editors, or visitors.
Exploitation context
The CVE source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates exploitation requires authenticated low-privileged access and a victim viewing affected generated content.
Researcher notes
Available sources identify the affected product and version range but do not include exploit details, a named fixed version, or confirmed exploitation. Avoid assuming broader Elementor exposure; the cited issue is for the Definitive Addons for Elementor plugin.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the definitive-addons-for-elementor plugin and installed version.
- Check vendor or Patchstack guidance for a fixed version or official mitigation.
- Update the plugin if a vendor-supported fixed release is available.
- Disable or remove the plugin where no safe version is available.
- Restrict content-editing privileges to trusted users until remediation is complete.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Definitive Addons for Elementor is installed on each WordPress site.
- Verify whether the installed version is 1.5.16 or earlier.
- Review vendor and Patchstack records for current remediation status.
- Check recent content changes by low-privileged users for unexpected script-like content.
- After remediation, confirm the vulnerable plugin version is no longer deployed.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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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:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.33.7PatchstackVulnerability 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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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.