CVE-2024-56254 in Move Addons for Elementor Plugin
Summary
by MITRE • 01/02/2025
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in moveaddons Move Addons for Elementor allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Move Addons for Elementor: from n/a through 1.3.6.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 02/16/2025
The CVE-2024-56254 vulnerability represents a critical cross-site scripting weakness in the Move Addons for Elementor plugin, specifically within the web page generation functionality. This stored XSS vulnerability occurs when user input is improperly sanitized during the creation of web pages, allowing malicious scripts to be persistently injected into the application's output. The flaw exists in versions ranging from the initial release through 1.3.6, indicating a prolonged period during which this security weakness remained unaddressed. The vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and output encoding mechanisms that fail to properly neutralize malicious content before it is rendered in web browsers.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability involves the plugin's failure to adequately sanitize user-provided data during the elementor page generation process. When administrators or users input content that includes malicious script tags or other potentially harmful code, the system does not properly escape or filter this input before storing it in the database or rendering it in subsequent page views. This creates a persistent threat where any user who views the affected pages becomes vulnerable to executing malicious scripts within their browser context. The stored nature of this vulnerability means that the malicious payload remains active even after the initial injection, making it particularly dangerous for websites that rely on user-generated content or administrative inputs.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability presents significant risks to website owners and their visitors. Attackers can exploit this weakness to steal session cookies, perform unauthorized actions on behalf of users, redirect victims to malicious sites, or even install malware on compromised systems. The impact extends beyond individual user sessions to potentially affect entire website infrastructures, especially when combined with other vulnerabilities or used as a stepping stone for more sophisticated attacks. The vulnerability can be particularly damaging in environments where the plugin is used for content management, e-commerce functionality, or administrative interfaces where sensitive data is processed. Organizations using this plugin may experience data breaches, loss of user trust, and potential regulatory compliance violations.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-56254 should prioritize immediate remediation through updating to the latest available version of the Move Addons for Elementor plugin where the vulnerability has been patched. System administrators should implement additional defensive measures including web application firewalls that can detect and block known XSS patterns, input validation mechanisms, and output encoding controls. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws, and can be mapped to ATT&CK technique T1566.001 for initial access through malicious web content. Organizations should also conduct comprehensive security assessments of their web applications, review input sanitization practices, and implement proper content security policies to prevent similar vulnerabilities from emerging in other components of their digital infrastructure. Regular security audits and vulnerability scanning should be performed to identify and address similar weaknesses that may exist in other plugins or custom web applications.