CVE-2024-45454
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Unlimited Elements for Elementor WordPress plugin. Attackers can inject malicious scripts via crafted URLs that execute when users visit compromised pages. WordPress sites using vulnerable versions of this plugin are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- Unlimited Elements For Elementor (Free Widgets, Addons, Templates)
📦 What is this software?
Unlimited Elements For Elementor by Unlimited Elements
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Attackers could steal administrator session cookies, perform actions as authenticated users, deface websites, or redirect users to malicious sites.
Likely Case
Attackers craft phishing links containing malicious scripts that execute when users click them, potentially stealing session data or performing limited unauthorized actions.
If Mitigated
With proper input validation and output encoding, malicious scripts would be neutralized before execution, preventing successful exploitation.
🎯 Exploit Status
Reflected XSS typically requires user interaction (clicking malicious link) but doesn't require authentication.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.5.122 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Unlimited Elements For Elementor'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. Alternatively, download version 1.5.122+ from WordPress repository and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily disable the Unlimited Elements plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate unlimited-elements-for-elementor
Implement WAF rules
allAdd web application firewall rules to block XSS payloads
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict script execution
- Use browser security extensions or plugins that block XSS attacks
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → Unlimited Elements For Elementor → check version numberCheck Version:
wp plugin get unlimited-elements-for-elementor --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 1.5.122 or higher after update📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual GET requests with script tags or JavaScript in URL parameters
- Multiple 404 errors for crafted URLs
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests containing <script> tags or JavaScript in query strings
- Unusual redirects from your domain
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND (url="*<script>*" OR url="*javascript:*" OR url="*onload=*" OR url="*onerror=*")