CVE-2024-30232 in Exclusive Addons Elementor Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 03/26/2024
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Exclusive Addons Exclusive Addons Elementor allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Exclusive Addons Elementor: from n/a through 2.6.9.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/13/2025
The CVE-2024-30232 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the Exclusive Addons Elementor plugin, a popular WordPress extension that enhances website functionality through drag-and-drop page building capabilities. This vulnerability falls under the CWE-79 category of Cross-Site Scripting, specifically classified as a stored XSS attack vector that can persistently compromise user sessions and data integrity. The flaw exists in the web page generation process where input validation and output sanitization mechanisms fail to properly neutralize malicious script content, allowing attackers to inject persistent malicious code into the plugin's rendering pipeline.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when authenticated users with appropriate privileges interact with the plugin's administrative interface or frontend components that process user-generated content. Attackers can craft malicious payloads that get stored within the plugin's database or configuration files, then executed whenever legitimate users view affected pages or interact with the compromised elements. The vulnerability affects all versions of Exclusive Addons Elementor from the initial release through version 2.6.9, indicating a long-standing flaw that has remained unpatched for an extended period. This persistent nature makes the vulnerability particularly dangerous as it can affect multiple installations over time, with the malicious scripts executing in the context of the victim's browser session.
The operational impact of CVE-2024-30232 extends beyond simple script injection, as it provides attackers with potential access to sensitive user data, session hijacking capabilities, and the ability to perform unauthorized administrative actions within the compromised WordPress environment. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to steal cookies, redirect users to malicious sites, inject additional malware, or escalate privileges within the WordPress installation. The stored nature of the XSS allows for prolonged exploitation periods where malicious scripts remain active even after the initial injection, making detection and remediation more challenging. This vulnerability directly maps to ATT&CK technique T1531 - Account Access Removal, as successful exploitation can lead to unauthorized access to administrative accounts and complete system compromise.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-30232 require immediate action including upgrading to the latest version of Exclusive Addons Elementor where the vulnerability has been patched, implementing robust input validation and output encoding mechanisms, and conducting thorough security audits of all user-generated content processing components. Organizations should also deploy web application firewalls with XSS detection capabilities, implement content security policies to prevent script execution, and regularly scan their WordPress installations for similar vulnerabilities. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of maintaining up-to-date plugins and themes, as well as implementing comprehensive security monitoring to detect and respond to persistent threats in web application environments. Security teams should also consider implementing automated patch management systems to ensure rapid deployment of security updates across all affected systems.