CVE-2024-32956 in Kit For Elementor Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 04/24/2024
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Rometheme RTMKit rometheme-for-elementor.This issue affects RTMKit: from n/a through <= 1.4.1.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/02/2026
This cross-site scripting vulnerability exists within the Rometheme RTMKit plugin for Elementor, specifically impacting versions through 1.4.1. The flaw represents a classic input sanitization failure where user-supplied data is not properly escaped or validated before being rendered in web page contexts. This allows malicious actors to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into pages served by affected installations, creating a persistent threat vector that can compromise user sessions and data integrity. The vulnerability specifically manifests during web page generation processes where input parameters are directly incorporated into HTML output without adequate neutralization measures.
The technical implementation of this XSS flaw stems from insufficient input validation and output encoding practices within the plugin's codebase. When users submit content or parameters through the Elementor interface that are subsequently processed by RTMKit, the system fails to properly sanitize these inputs before rendering them in the browser context. This creates an opportunity for attackers to craft malicious payloads that execute in the context of other users' browsers, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized modifications to website content. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 which categorizes improper neutralization of input during web page generation as a primary cause of cross-site scripting attacks.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script execution, as it can enable attackers to perform sophisticated attacks such as cookie theft, defacement of website content, or redirection to malicious sites. Given that Elementor is widely used for website building and management, compromised installations could lead to widespread distribution of malicious code across multiple user bases. The vulnerability affects the plugin's core functionality during page generation, meaning that any user who has access to the Elementor editor interface could potentially be targeted or could inadvertently expose other users to the attack vector. This creates a particularly dangerous scenario where a single compromised installation could serve as a launchpad for broader attacks against website visitors and administrators.
Security mitigations for this vulnerability should focus on immediate patching of affected versions to 1.4.2 or later, which contains the necessary input sanitization fixes. Organizations should also implement additional defensive measures including input validation at multiple layers, output encoding for all dynamic content, and regular security scanning of plugin installations. The remediation process should include thorough testing of the updated plugin to ensure that legitimate functionality remains intact while the XSS vulnerability is eliminated. Network-level protections such as web application firewalls can provide additional defense-in-depth, though they should not be considered a replacement for proper code-level fixes. This vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of proper input validation and output encoding practices, aligning with ATT&CK technique T1566 which covers the use of malicious input to exploit web applications.