Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-51588 is a DOM-based cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress Super Addons for Elementor plugin through version 1.0. A successful attack could run script in a visitor’s browser after required user interaction, potentially affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a limited level.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority WordPress plugin exposure. It is not listed as KEV exploited, but public sites using the affected plugin should be inventoried and remediated because XSS can support account abuse and content tampering.
Technical view
The CVE describes CWE-79 improper input neutralization during web page generation in riponhossain Super Addons for Elementor, package super-addons-for-elementor. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5 with network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, and changed scope.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations running Super Addons for Elementor version 1.0 or earlier. The bundle does not identify specific vulnerable endpoints, affected components, or whether the plugin is still actively maintained.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not report active exploitation, and KEV status is false. The CVSS vector indicates an attacker needs some privileges and must induce user interaction, which lowers urgency compared with unauthenticated server compromise.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE bundle and Patchstack reference. No exploit details, fixed version, vulnerable parameter, or proof of active exploitation is provided here. Validation should focus on asset inventory, version confirmation, and vendor advisory tracking.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for super-addons-for-elementor version 1.0 or earlier.
- Check vendor, WordPress plugin, and Patchstack guidance for an official fixed release.
- Update to a vendor-supported fixed version if one is available.
- Disable or remove the plugin if no trusted fix is available.
- Limit WordPress editing and plugin access to trusted users only.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether the plugin is installed on each WordPress property.
- Record the installed plugin version and compare it with <= 1.0.
- Review vendor and Patchstack records for current remediation status.
- Check web pages using the plugin for unexpected scripts or modified content.
- Monitor WordPress audit logs for suspicious content or plugin changes.
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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CWE details
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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.