CVE-2024-4634: The Elementor Header & Footer Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via th

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-4634?

elementor header \& footer builder: upgrade to 1.6.29. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-4634 being exploited?

CVE-2024-4634 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-2024-4634 affect?

CVE-2024-4634 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 ‘hfe_svg_mime_types’ function in versions up to, and including, 1.6.28 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escapin

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-4634?

Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.4UPGRADE

CVE-2024-4634 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 ‘hfe_svg_mime_types’ function in versions up to, and including, 1.6.28 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level permissions 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	0.4% (top 71%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-05-16
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

2024-05-16 11:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:02 UTCUpdated Record last modified

brainstormforce elementor header \& footer builder UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.6.29

Fixed in: 1.6.29

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 1.6.29 (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-2024-4634?

elementor header \& footer builder: upgrade to 1.6.29. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-4634 being exploited?

CVE-2024-4634 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-2024-4634 affect?

CVE-2024-4634 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 ‘hfe_svg_mime_types’ function in versions up to, and including, 1.6.28 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escapin

How urgent is CVE-2024-4634?

Priority 30/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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