Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2024-51680 is a stored cross-site scripting issue in the WordPress Cresta Addons for Elementor plugin through version 1.0.9. A lower-privileged user may be able to store script content that later runs when another user views affected pages. The source bundle does not show active exploitation or a named fixed version.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate web application risk. It is not shown as actively exploited, but stored XSS can affect administrators and site visitors if vulnerable plugin content is present. Prioritize internet-facing or multi-author WordPress sites first.
Technical view
The issue is CWE-79 improper neutralization during page generation in cresta-addons-for-elementor. CVSS 3.1 is 6.5 with network access, low attack complexity, low privileges required, user interaction required, and changed scope. Impact is limited confidentiality, integrity, and availability exposure.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to WordPress sites with Cresta Addons for Elementor installed at version 1.0.9 or earlier, especially where non-admin authenticated users can create or edit affected Elementor/plugin content.
Exploitation context
The record does not indicate CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. The CVSS vector implies exploitation requires authenticated low-privilege access and another user interaction with generated page content.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to CVE and Patchstack-style vulnerability metadata. The affected range is described as through 1.0.9, but the supplied affected object is sparse and no fixed version is provided. Avoid asserting exploit availability or patch details without vendor confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Check Patchstack and vendor guidance for a fixed release or official workaround.
- Flag and prioritize sites running Cresta Addons for Elementor 1.0.9 or earlier.
- Restrict plugin and content editing to trusted users until remediated.
- Review existing plugin-created content for unexpected scripts or markup.
- Document remediation decisions because the bundle does not name a fixed version.
Validation and detection
- Inventory WordPress installs for the cresta-addons-for-elementor package.
- Confirm installed plugin versions and flag 1.0.9 or earlier.
- Review who can create or edit affected Elementor/plugin content.
- Check whether affected pages contain unexpected stored script content.
- Record KEV status as not listed based on the provided bundle.
Public sources used
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- 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.