PatchTheCVECVE-2024-10538: The Happy Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the befor
CVE-2024-10538 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting happy addons for elementor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Happy Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the before_label parameter in the Image Comparison widget in all versions up to, and including, 3.12.5 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an inject
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.4 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 83%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2024-11-12 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2024-10538?
happy addons for elementor: upgrade to 3.12.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-10538 being exploited?
CVE-2024-10538 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-2024-10538 affect?
CVE-2024-10538 affects happy addons for elementor. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). The Happy Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the before_label parameter in the Image Comparison widget in all versions up to, and including, 3.12.5 due to insufficient input sanitizati
How urgent is CVE-2024-10538?
Priority 27/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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