CVE-2024-10493: The Element Pack Elementor Addons (Header Footer, Template Library, Dynamic Grid & Carousel, Remote Arrows) Wo

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-10493?

element pack: upgrade to 5.10.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-10493 being exploited?

CVE-2024-10493 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-10493 affect?

CVE-2024-10493 affects element pack. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Element Pack Elementor Addons (Header Footer, Template Library, Dynamic Grid & Carousel, Remote Arrows) WordPress plugin before 5.10.3 does not validate and escape some of its block options before outputting them back in a page/post whe

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-10493?

Priority 31/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2024-10493 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting element pack. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Element Pack Elementor Addons (Header Footer, Template Library, Dynamic Grid & Carousel, Remote Arrows) WordPress plugin before 5.10.3 does not validate and escape some of its block options before outputting them back in a page/post where the block is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 70%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-11-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): WPScan · Vendor: bdthemes

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-11-28 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:55 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bdthemes element pack UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.10.3

Fixed in: 5.10.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy element-pack || rpm -q element-pack || element-pack --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.10.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade element-pack

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade element-pack

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-10493?

element pack: upgrade to 5.10.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-10493 being exploited?

CVE-2024-10493 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-10493 affect?

CVE-2024-10493 affects element pack. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Element Pack Elementor Addons (Header Footer, Template Library, Dynamic Grid & Carousel, Remote Arrows) WordPress plugin before 5.10.3 does not validate and escape some of its block options before outputting them back in a page/post whe

How urgent is CVE-2024-10493?

Priority 31/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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References

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