CVE-2024-47390
📋 TL;DR
This stored XSS vulnerability in the Jeg Elementor Kit WordPress plugin allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages that are then executed when other users view those pages. All WordPress sites using vulnerable versions of this plugin are affected. The vulnerability requires attacker access to input fields but doesn't require authentication.
💻 Affected Systems
- Jegtheme Jeg Elementor Kit WordPress Plugin
📦 What is this software?
⚠️ 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, potentially leading to complete site compromise.
Likely Case
Attackers inject malicious JavaScript to steal user session cookies or credentials, potentially gaining administrative access to the WordPress site.
If Mitigated
With proper input validation and output encoding, malicious scripts would be neutralized before reaching users, preventing execution.
🎯 Exploit Status
XSS vulnerabilities are commonly weaponized. The stored nature means injected scripts persist and affect multiple users.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.6.9 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/jeg-elementor-kit/wordpress-jeg-elementor-kit-plugin-2-6-8-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Jeg Elementor Kit'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. Alternatively, download latest version from WordPress repository and manually update.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate jeg-elementor-kit
Content Security Policy
allImplement CSP headers to restrict script execution
Add to .htaccess: Header set Content-Security-Policy "default-src 'self'; script-src 'self'"
Add to nginx config: add_header Content-Security-Policy "default-src 'self'; script-src 'self'";
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement Web Application Firewall (WAF) with XSS protection rules
- Restrict plugin access to trusted users only using role-based controls
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → Jeg Elementor Kit version. If version is 2.6.8 or earlier, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get jeg-elementor-kit --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 2.6.9 or later in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to plugin endpoints with script tags
- Multiple failed XSS attempts in web server logs
Network Indicators:
- Inbound requests containing <script> tags to plugin-specific URLs
- Outbound connections to suspicious domains after page loads
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND (uri="*jeg-elementor-kit*" AND (body="*<script>*" OR body="*javascript:*"))