CVE-2024-11230: The Elementor Header & Footer Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via th

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-11230?

elementor header \& footer builder: upgrade to newer than 1.6.46. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-11230 being exploited?

CVE-2024-11230 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-2024-11230 affect?

CVE-2024-11230 affects elementor header \& footer builder. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). The Elementor Header & Footer Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘size’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.46 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This m

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-11230?

Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.4UPGRADE

CVE-2024-11230 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting elementor header \& footer builder. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Elementor Header & Footer Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘size’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.46 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 injected page.

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 76%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-12-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: brainstormforce

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-12-23 05:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 06:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

brainstormforce elementor header \& footer builder UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.6.46

Fixed in: newer than 1.6.46

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy elementor-header--footer-builder || rpm -q elementor-header--footer-builder || elementor-header--footer-builder --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.6.46 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade elementor-header--footer-builder

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade elementor-header--footer-builder

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-11230?

elementor header \& footer builder: upgrade to newer than 1.6.46. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-11230 being exploited?

CVE-2024-11230 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-2024-11230 affect?

CVE-2024-11230 affects elementor header \& footer builder. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). The Elementor Header & Footer Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘size’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.46 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This m

How urgent is CVE-2024-11230?

Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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