CVE-2024-9868: The Element Pack Elementor Addons (Header Footer, Template Library, Dynamic Grid & Carousel, Remote Arrows) pl

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-9868?

element pack: upgrade to 5.10.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-9868 being exploited?

CVE-2024-9868 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-2024-9868 affect?

CVE-2024-9868 affects element pack. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Element Pack Elementor Addons (Header Footer, Template Library, Dynamic Grid & Carousel, Remote Arrows) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Age Gate Widget 'url' parameter in all versions up to, and

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-9868?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2024-9868 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) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Age Gate Widget 'url' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 5.10.1 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 pag

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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	0.3% (top 80%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2024-11-02
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: bdthemes

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-11-02 02:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

bdthemes element pack UPGRADE

Affected: < 5.10.2

Fixed in: 5.10.2

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 5.10.2 (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-2024-9868?

element pack: upgrade to 5.10.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-9868 being exploited?

CVE-2024-9868 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-2024-9868 affect?

CVE-2024-9868 affects element pack. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Element Pack Elementor Addons (Header Footer, Template Library, Dynamic Grid & Carousel, Remote Arrows) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Age Gate Widget 'url' parameter in all versions up to, and

How urgent is CVE-2024-9868?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

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References

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