How severe is CVE-2024-50442?

CVE-2024-50442 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-50442 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-50442?

CVE-2024-50442 affects Royal-elementor-addons Royal Elementor Addons. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-50442?

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

Does CVE-2024-50442 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-50442 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-44871.

When was CVE-2024-50442 published?

CVE-2024-50442 was published on 2024-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-50442

CVE-2024-50442 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Royal-elementor-addons Royal Elementor Addons with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-44871
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Royal-elementor-addons Royal Elementor Addons
Published: 2024-10-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference vulnerability in WP Royal Royal Elementor Addons royal-elementor-addons allows XML Injection.This issue affects Royal Elementor Addons: from n/a through <= 1.3.980.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-50442?: Improper Restriction of XML External Entity Reference vulnerability in WP Royal Royal Elementor Addons royal-elementor-addons allows XML Injection.This issue affects Royal Elementor Addons: from n/a through <= 1.3.980.
How severe is CVE-2024-50442?: CVE-2024-50442 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-50442 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-50442?: CVE-2024-50442 affects Royal-elementor-addons Royal Elementor Addons. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-50442?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-50442 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-50442 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-44871.
When was CVE-2024-50442 published?: CVE-2024-50442 was published on 2024-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://patchstack.com/database/Wordpress/Plugin/royal-elementor-addons/vulnerability/wordpress-royal-elementor-addons-and-templates-plugin-1-3-980-xml-external-entity-xxe-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:royal-elementor-addons:royal_elementor_addons:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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