How severe is CVE-2024-10493?

CVE-2024-10493 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-10493 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-10493?

CVE-2024-10493 affects Bdthemes Element Pack. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-10493?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-10493 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-10493 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-33473.

When was CVE-2024-10493 published?

CVE-2024-10493 was published on 2024-11-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-10493

CVE-2024-10493 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bdthemes Element Pack with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-33473
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Bdthemes Element Pack
Published: 2024-11-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Element Pack Elementor Addons (Header Footer, Template Library, Dynamic Grid & Carousel, Remote Arrows) WordPress plugin before 5.10.3 does not validate and escape some of its block options before outputting them back in a page/post where the block is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-10493?: The Element Pack Elementor Addons (Header Footer, Template Library, Dynamic Grid & Carousel, Remote Arrows) WordPress plugin before 5.10.3 does not validate and escape some of its block options before outputting them back in a page/post where the block is embed, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
How severe is CVE-2024-10493?: CVE-2024-10493 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-10493 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-10493?: CVE-2024-10493 affects Bdthemes Element Pack. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-10493?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-10493 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-10493 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-33473.
When was CVE-2024-10493 published?: CVE-2024-10493 was published on 2024-11-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/2e7f7196-054b-4cfd-9219-c60bb8275e8d/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bdthemes:element_pack:*:*:*:*:lite:wordpress:*:*

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