CVE-2024-51662
📋 TL;DR
This stored XSS vulnerability in the Black Widgets For Elementor WordPress plugin allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. When users view affected pages, 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
- Black Widgets 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, leading to complete site compromise and data theft.
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 escaping, malicious scripts would be neutralized before reaching users' browsers.
🎯 Exploit Status
XSS vulnerabilities are commonly exploited. While no public PoC is confirmed, similar XSS flaws in WordPress plugins are frequently weaponized.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.3.7 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Go to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Black Widgets For Elementor'. 4. Click 'Update Now' if available. 5. If no update appears, manually download version 1.3.7+ from WordPress.org and replace plugin files.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable plugin
allTemporarily deactivate the Black Widgets For Elementor plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate black-widgets
Implement WAF rules
allAdd XSS protection rules to web application firewall
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove or disable the Black Widgets For Elementor plugin entirely
- Implement strict Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to limit script execution
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin → Plugins → Installed Plugins for 'Black Widgets For Elementor' version. If version is 1.3.6 or lower, you are vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get black-widgets --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
After updating, verify plugin version shows 1.3.7 or higher in WordPress plugins list.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual POST requests to WordPress admin-ajax.php with script tags
- Suspicious content in post/page updates containing JavaScript
Network Indicators:
- Injected script tags in HTTP responses
- External JavaScript loading from unexpected domains
SIEM Query:
source="wordpress.log" AND ("black-widgets" OR "admin-ajax") AND ("script" OR "javascript" OR "onclick")