CVE-2024-10050: elementor header Information Disclosure

Description

The Elementor Header & Footer Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Information Disclosure in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.43 via the hfe_template shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to view the contents of Draft, Private and Password-protected posts they do not own.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-200 CWE-200

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
brainstormforce	elementor_header_\&_footer_builder	< 1.6.44

References

Other References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/header-footer-elementor/tags/1.6.43/inc/class-header-footer-elementor.php#L634 https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3173344/header-footer-elementor/trunk/inc/class-header-footer-elementor.php?contextall=1 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/662f6ae2-2047-4bbf-b4a6-2d536051e389?source=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-10050? +

The Elementor Header & Footer Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Information Disclosure in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.43 via the hfe_template shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to view the contents of Draft, Private and Password-protected posts they do not own. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-10050? +

CVE-2024-10050 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-10050? +

CVE-2024-10050 affects products from brainstormforce, specifically: elementor_header_\&_footer_builder. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-10050? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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