CVE-2024-5787: The PowerPack Addons for Elementor (Free Widgets, Extensions and Templates) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-5787?

powerpack addons for elementor: upgrade to 2.7.21. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-5787 being exploited?

CVE-2024-5787 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-2024-5787 affect?

CVE-2024-5787 affects powerpack addons for elementor. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). The PowerPack Addons for Elementor (Free Widgets, Extensions and Templates) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'url' attribute within the plugin's Link Effects widget in all versions up to, and includi

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-5787?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 6.4UPGRADE

CVE-2024-5787 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting powerpack addons for elementor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The PowerPack Addons for Elementor (Free Widgets, Extensions and Templates) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'url' attribute within the plugin's Link Effects widget in all versions up to, and including, 2.7.20 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

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 66%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-06-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: ideabox

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-06-13 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ideabox powerpack addons for elementor UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.7.21

Fixed in: 2.7.21

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy powerpack-addons-for-elementor || rpm -q powerpack-addons-for-elementor || powerpack-addons-for-elementor --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.7.21 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade powerpack-addons-for-elementor

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade powerpack-addons-for-elementor

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-2024-5787?

powerpack addons for elementor: upgrade to 2.7.21. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-5787 being exploited?

CVE-2024-5787 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-2024-5787 affect?

CVE-2024-5787 affects powerpack addons for elementor. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). The PowerPack Addons for Elementor (Free Widgets, Extensions and Templates) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'url' attribute within the plugin's Link Effects widget in all versions up to, and includi

How urgent is CVE-2024-5787?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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References

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