CVE-2024-30422 in Elementor Addon Elements Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 03/28/2024
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WPVibes Elementor Addon Elements addon-elements-for-elementor-page-builder.This issue affects Elementor Addon Elements: from n/a through <= 1.13.1.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/01/2026
This cross-site scripting vulnerability resides within the WPVibes Elementor Addon Elements plugin, which extends the functionality of the popular Elementor page builder for wordpress. The flaw manifests in the improper handling of user input during web page generation processes, creating an avenue for malicious actors to inject harmful scripts into web pages viewed by other users. The vulnerability specifically impacts versions of the addon-elements-for-elementor-page-builder plugin ranging from version n/a through and including version 1.13.1, indicating that all installations within this version range are potentially exposed to this security risk.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and output sanitization within the plugin's codebase. When users submit content or parameters through the Elementor interface that are subsequently rendered on web pages, the plugin fails to adequately neutralize potentially malicious input before incorporating it into the generated html output. This allows attackers to inject javascript code or other malicious payloads that execute in the context of other users' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability follows the classic xss attack pattern where untrusted data flows from user input directly into web output without proper sanitization or encoding mechanisms.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection, as it can enable attackers to perform various malicious activities including session hijacking, credential theft, defacement of website content, and redirection to malicious sites. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to steal administrator credentials, modify website content, or even establish persistent backdoors within the compromised wordpress installation. The risk is particularly elevated in environments where administrators or privileged users regularly interact with the affected plugin, as these individuals represent high-value targets for exploitation. The vulnerability essentially undermines the security model of the entire wordpress ecosystem by providing an entry point that bypasses standard security controls.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should include immediate patching of the affected plugin to version 1.13.2 or later, which presumably contains the necessary security fixes. Organizations should also implement additional defensive measures such as input validation at multiple layers, output encoding for all dynamic content, and regular security scanning of wordpress installations. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws in web applications, and maps to ATT&CK technique T1190 which covers exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications. Administrators should also consider implementing content security policies and web application firewalls as additional protective measures to reduce the attack surface and limit the potential impact of successful exploitation attempts.