CVE-2024-44007 in SKT Templates Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 09/18/2024
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in sonalsinha21 SKT Templates – Elementor & Gutenberg templates skt-templates allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects SKT Templates – Elementor & Gutenberg templates: from n/a through <= 6.14.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/02/2026
This cross-site scripting vulnerability exists within the sonalsinha21 SKT Templates plugin for Elementor and Gutenberg, specifically impacting versions up to and including 6.14. The flaw represents a classic reflected XSS attack vector where malicious input is not properly sanitized during web page generation processes. The vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users, creating a significant security risk for websites utilizing this template system. The issue stems from inadequate input validation and output encoding mechanisms that fail to neutralize potentially dangerous characters in user-supplied data before rendering it within HTML contexts.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability occurs when the plugin processes user input through various template generation functions without proper sanitization. Attackers can craft malicious payloads that exploit the reflected XSS condition by injecting script code into parameters that are then echoed back to users' browsers. This typically happens through URL parameters, form inputs, or other user-controllable data sources that flow directly into the template rendering pipeline. The vulnerability is particularly concerning because it affects both Elementor and Gutenberg template systems, expanding the potential attack surface across multiple content management frameworks. According to CWE standards, this maps to CWE-79 which describes improper neutralization of input during web page generation, specifically covering reflected cross-site scripting scenarios.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection, as it can enable attackers to steal user sessions, deface websites, redirect visitors to malicious sites, or harvest sensitive information from authenticated users. The reflected nature of the attack means that victims must be tricked into clicking malicious links that contain the crafted payloads, making this a social engineering vector as well. Website administrators running affected versions of the SKT Templates plugin face potential compromise of their entire user base, as any visitor who clicks on the maliciously crafted URL could be exploited. The vulnerability affects the core template generation functionality, meaning that any website utilizing these templates for page creation or content display could become a vector for malicious activity, potentially leading to data breaches or complete website takeover scenarios.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should include immediate patching to versions beyond 6.14 where the XSS flaw has been addressed. Administrators should implement comprehensive input validation at all entry points, ensuring that all user-supplied data is properly sanitized before being processed or rendered. The implementation of Content Security Policy headers can provide additional defense-in-depth measures to prevent script execution even if XSS occurs. Regular security audits of template systems and input handling mechanisms should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities. According to ATT&CK framework, this vulnerability would be categorized under T1059.005 for command and scripting interpreter and T1566 for credential access through social engineering techniques. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls to detect and block suspicious input patterns, while maintaining up-to-date backups to enable quick recovery in case of successful exploitation. The vulnerability highlights the critical importance of proper input sanitization and output encoding in web applications, particularly those handling user-generated content through template systems.