CVE-2024-54232 in RRAddons for Elementor Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 12/09/2024
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in rrdevs RRAddons for Elementor allows Stored XSS.This issue affects RRAddons for Elementor: from n/a through 1.1.0.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/20/2025
The CVE-2024-54232 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw within the rrdevs RRAddons for Elementor plugin, specifically targeting versions ranging from an unspecified initial state through 1.1.0. This vulnerability falls under the category of improper input neutralization during web page generation, creating a persistent security risk that allows attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of affected users' browsers. The flaw enables stored cross-site scripting attacks, meaning malicious code can be permanently injected into the web application and subsequently executed whenever affected pages are accessed by unsuspecting users.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from inadequate sanitization of user-supplied input within the plugin's web page generation process. When administrators or users interact with the RRAddons for Elementor functionality, input data is not properly escaped or filtered before being rendered in web pages. This failure creates an environment where malicious scripts can be stored within the application's database or configuration files and then executed whenever legitimate users access affected content. The vulnerability manifests as a stored XSS attack vector because the malicious input persists beyond the initial request, making it particularly dangerous as it can affect multiple users over time without requiring repeated exploitation attempts.
The operational impact of CVE-2024-54232 extends beyond simple script execution, as it provides attackers with potential access to sensitive user data, session hijacking capabilities, and the ability to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of victims. Attackers can leverage this vulnerability to steal cookies, session tokens, or other sensitive information from authenticated users, potentially leading to complete account compromise. The stored nature of the vulnerability means that once exploited, the malicious payload remains active and can affect all users who access the compromised pages, making it a particularly insidious threat that can persist for extended periods. This vulnerability directly aligns with CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws, and maps to ATT&CK technique T1566.001 for initial access through malicious content.
Organizations using rrdevs RRAddons for Elementor should prioritize immediate remediation by updating to the latest available version that addresses this vulnerability, as the affected range includes versions through 1.1.0. Security teams should implement network monitoring to detect potential exploitation attempts and consider implementing content security policies as additional defensive measures. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of input validation and output escaping in web applications, particularly within plugin ecosystems where third-party components can introduce security risks. Regular security assessments of installed plugins and maintaining up-to-date software versions remain essential practices for preventing exploitation of such stored XSS vulnerabilities.