CVE-2024-47630
📋 TL;DR
This stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the ElementInvader 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 credentials or performing unauthorized actions. All WordPress sites using vulnerable versions of this plugin are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- ElementInvader 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, potentially leading to complete site compromise and data theft.
Likely Case
Attackers inject malicious JavaScript that steals user session cookies or credentials when users visit compromised pages, leading to account takeover and unauthorized access.
If Mitigated
With proper input validation and output encoding, malicious scripts would be neutralized before reaching users' browsers, preventing execution.
🎯 Exploit Status
Stored XSS vulnerabilities in WordPress plugins are commonly exploited. Attackers typically need contributor-level access or higher to inject malicious scripts.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.2.8 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'ElementInvader Addons for Elementor'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. If no update appears, manually download version 1.2.8+ from WordPress.org and replace plugin files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily deactivate the ElementInvader Addons for Elementor plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate elementinvader-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'"
Add to wp-config.php: header("Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; script-src 'self'");
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Restrict user roles that can edit posts/pages to trusted administrators only
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block XSS payloads
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin > Plugins > Installed Plugins for 'ElementInvader Addons for Elementor' version 1.2.7 or lowerCheck Version:
wp plugin get elementinvader-addons-for-elementor --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify plugin version is 1.2.8 or higher in WordPress admin plugins page📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to WordPress admin-ajax.php or admin-post.php with script tags in parameters
- Multiple failed login attempts followed by successful contributor/admin login
Network Indicators:
- Outbound connections to suspicious domains from your WordPress server
- Unusual JavaScript payloads in HTTP requests
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("admin-ajax.php" OR "admin-post.php") AND ("<script>" OR "javascript:" OR "onerror=" OR "onload=")