CVE-2024-34445
📋 TL;DR
This stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the SKT Addons for Elementor WordPress plugin allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. When users view pages containing the malicious content, the scripts execute in their browsers, potentially stealing session cookies or performing actions on their behalf. All WordPress sites using vulnerable versions of this plugin are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- SKT Addons for Elementor WordPress plugin
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers could steal administrator session cookies, take over WordPress sites, deface websites, or redirect visitors to malicious sites.
Likely Case
Attackers inject malicious scripts that steal user session data or perform unauthorized actions when users visit compromised pages.
If Mitigated
With proper input validation and output encoding, malicious scripts would be neutralized before reaching users' browsers.
🎯 Exploit Status
Stored XSS vulnerabilities are commonly exploited. While no public PoC is confirmed, the vulnerability type suggests exploitation is straightforward for attackers with basic web skills.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.9 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'SKT Addons for Elementor'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update is available. 5. Alternatively, download version 1.9+ from WordPress.org and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily disable the SKT Addons for Elementor plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate skt-addons-for-elementor
Implement Content Security Policy
allAdd CSP headers to restrict script execution sources
Add to .htaccess: Header set Content-Security-Policy "default-src 'self'; script-src 'self'"
Or add to wp-config.php: header("Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; script-src 'self'");
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block XSS payloads
- Restrict plugin access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → Installed Plugins for SKT Addons for Elementor versionCheck Version:
wp plugin get skt-addons-for-elementor --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 1.9 or higher in WordPress admin panel📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to plugin endpoints
- Suspicious script tags in form submissions
- Multiple failed login attempts after plugin updates
Network Indicators:
- Malicious script payloads in HTTP requests
- Unexpected external script loads from plugin pages
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND "skt-addons-for-elementor" AND ("script" OR "onerror" OR "javascript:")🔗 References
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/skt-addons-for-elementor/wordpress-skt-addons-for-elementor-plugin-1-8-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability-2?_s_id=cve
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/skt-addons-for-elementor/wordpress-skt-addons-for-elementor-plugin-1-8-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability-2?_s_id=cve
