CVE-2024-49702 in myCred Elementor Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 10/24/2024
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Saad Iqbal myCred Elementor mycred-for-elementor allows Stored XSS.This issue affects myCred Elementor: from n/a through <= 1.2.6.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/06/2026
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-49702 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the myCred Elementor plugin for WordPress, specifically impacting versions through 1.2.6. This weakness resides in the improper neutralization of user input during web page generation processes, creating a persistent security risk that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the plugin's output. The vulnerability specifically affects the mycred-for-elementor component developed by Saad Iqbal, which integrates cryptocurrency reward systems with Elementor page builder functionality.
The technical nature of this flaw classifies it as a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability, meaning that malicious code injected by an attacker can be permanently stored on the server and subsequently executed whenever legitimate users access affected pages. This occurs because the plugin fails to properly sanitize or escape user-provided input before rendering it within HTML output contexts. The vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and output encoding mechanisms within the plugin's codebase, allowing attackers to craft malicious payloads that bypass security controls designed to prevent such attacks.
The operational impact of this vulnerability is significant as it enables attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the context of any user's browser who views pages containing the maliciously stored content. This could result in session hijacking, credential theft, redirection to malicious sites, or the execution of unauthorized administrative actions if the attacker targets privileged users. The stored nature of the vulnerability means that once exploited, the malicious code persists until manually removed from the affected system, potentially compromising multiple users over extended periods. Attackers could leverage this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to user accounts, manipulate displayed content, or perform actions on behalf of authenticated users.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should prioritize immediate patching of the affected plugin to version 1.2.7 or later, which contains the necessary security fixes. Administrators should also implement additional defensive measures including input validation at multiple layers, output encoding for all dynamic content, and regular security audits of plugin installations. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-79, which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws, and follows attack patterns described in the ATT&CK framework under T1566 for credential access through phishing and T1059 for command and scripting interpreter techniques. Organizations should also consider implementing content security policies and web application firewalls as additional protective measures to detect and prevent exploitation attempts.