CVE-2024-35656
📛 CVE Title
WordPress Elementor Pro <= 3.21.2 - Reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Elementor Elementor Pro allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Elementor Pro: from n/a through 3.21.2.
Overview
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Assigner (CNA)
- Patchstack
- CVSS severity
- HIGH
- CVSS score
- 7.1 / 10
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L- Effective score
- 7.1 / 10 HIGH source: CNA overview
- CWE(s)
-
CWE-79 - Reserved
- 2024-05-17
- Published
- 2024-07-22 12:02 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-04-28 18:09 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2024/35xxx/CVE-2024-35656.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2024-35656 — Elementor Pro <= 3.21.2 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting
NVD triage scoring NVD CVE 2.0
Layer NVD adds on top of the CNA's CVE record — published / last-modified timestamps, exploitability / impact subscores, and the FIRST.org EPSS probability that this CVE will be exploited in the wild in the next 30 days.
- NVD published
- 2024-07-22 10:15:03 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-06-17 07:35:08 UTC
- NVD CVSS v3.1
- 7.1 / 10 HIGH source: audit@patchstack.com
- NVD CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L- Exploitability subscore
- 2.8 / 10
- Impact subscore
- 3.7 / 10
- EPSS score
- 0.0033 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
- EPSS percentile
- 25.52% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-07-26
NVD / KEV / EPSS data refreshed 2026-07-27 08:51 UTC. Re-run the 🛰 Backfill from NVD button above to refresh.
European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD
ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.
- EUVD ID
-
EUVD-2024-35415 - Assigner
- Patchstack
- Published
- Jul 22, 2024, 10:02:00 AM
- Updated
- Apr 28, 2026, 4:09:52 PM
- EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1)
-
7.1 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L - EUVD-reported EPSS
- 0.3600
- Vendors
- Elementor
- Products
-
Elementor Pro (n/a ≤3.21.2)
- Aliases
-
GHSA-vcr8-r6c4-76qw
ENISA description: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Elementor Elementor Pro allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Elementor Pro: from n/a through 3.21.2.
Affected products (1)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementor | Elementor Pro |
n/a (affected)
|
— |
Affected products — CPE 2.3 (1) NVD
NVD's normalized CPE 2.3 matchers, used by vendor tools (vulnerability scanners, asset managers) for automated detection. Compare with the CNA's free-text "Affected products" section above.
cpe:2.3:a:elementor:elementor_pro:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
Vendor references (1)
References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.
MITRE references (1) cveawg.mitre.org
Pulled from MITRE's CVE Services API by the 🛰 Backfill from MITRE button.
Web references (5)
DuckDuckGo results ranked by threat-intel / vendor advisory domains. Generated by the 🔎 Find references (web) button above — same flow as the Remediations search.
- http://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/79.html rapid7:cwe.mitre.org
- https://attackerkb.com/topics/CVE-2024-35656 rapid7:attackerkb.com
- https://euvd.enisa.europa.eu/vulnerability/EUVD-2024-35415 rapid7:euvd.enisa.europa.eu
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-35656 rapid7:www.cve.org
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/2001d14c-2738-4d34-b465-0a76c2f772e6?source=api-prod rapid7:www.wordfence.com
NVD-tagged references (2)
Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/elementor-pro/wordpress-elementor-pro-3-21-2-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve audit@patchstack.com Third Party Advisory
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/elementor-pro/wordpress-elementor-pro-3-21-2-reflected-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 Third Party Advisory
Indicators (2)
IOCs linked to the auto-promoted Threat row.
| Type | Value | VirusTotal | Attached |
|---|---|---|---|
| domain |
xss.this
|
no local data | 2026-05-18 21:19 UTC |
| cve |
CVE-2024-35656
|
no local data | 2026-06-06 14:28 UTC |
Remediations (22)
Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.
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web:www.helpnetsecurity.com
Microsoft has finally released a fix for CVE -2026-50656, the Windows Defender LPE vulnerability triggered by the RoguePlanet exploit.
2026-07-24 03:39 UTC -
web:nvd.nist.gov
Analysis Description Microsoft is aware of an elevation of privilege in the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine in Microsoft Defender publicly referred to as "RoguePlanet ". We are working to provide a high quality security update that addresses this vulnerability. We will provide information in this CVE when the update is available.
2026-07-24 03:39 UTC -
web:www.pcworld.com
Microsoft has patched RoguePlanet—a Defender zero-day vulnerability that lets hackers gain full access to your PC—via Windows Update.
2026-07-24 03:39 UTC -
web:www.securityweek.com
Microsoft has acknowledged the RoguePlanet zero-day exploit and is working on a high-quality patch to resolve the vulnerability.
2026-07-24 03:39 UTC -
web:www.techtimes.com
Windows Defender zero-day CVE -2026-50656 — known as RoguePlanet — has been patched by Microsoft 29 days after researcher Nightmare Eclipse published working exploit code granting SYSTEM-level ...
2026-07-24 03:39 UTC -
web:securityaffairs.com
Microsoft fixed RoguePlanet ( CVE -2026-50656), a Defender flaw allowing local attackers to gain higher privileges through the Malware Protection Engine. Microsoft released security updates for RoguePlanet, a vulnerability tracked as CVE -2026-50656 (CVSS score of 7.8) affecting the Malware Protection Engine used by Defender. The Microsoft Malware Protection Engine (mpengine.dll) powers Defender ...
2026-07-24 03:39 UTC -
web:windowsforum.com
It is that the remediation clock has started before the patch clock has finished, and administrators should use that gap well. Microsoft has confirmed CVE -2026-50656 as an Important elevation-of-privilege vulnerability in the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine used by Defender.
2026-07-24 03:39 UTC -
Wordfence remediation: Elementor Website Builder ProWordfence
Update to version 3.21.3, or a newer patched version
2026-06-06 14:28 UTC -
web:support.servicenow.com
Overview The advisories below document publicly disclosed Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures ( CVEs ) in the Now Platform by ServiceNow. Because ServiceNow uses various methods to communicate vulnerability information, patches, and other fixes, customers should review family, security patch , and hotfix release notes, which are available at https://docs.servicenow.com, for a complete list of ...
2026-05-22 09:40 UTC -
web:adaptiva.com
Identify threats with integrated vulnerability management and fix vulnerabilities quickly with OneSite Patch . Prioritize deployments based on risk level to ensure rapid remediation as soon as a patch is available. Improve risk assessment with complete patching visibility.
2026-05-22 09:40 UTC -
web:blog.qualys.com
May 2026's Patch Tuesday arrives with Microsoft addressing a fresh set of vulnerabilities across its ecosystem, reinforcing the ongoing need for timely patching in an increasingly threat-heavy…
2026-05-22 09:40 UTC -
web:cisa.gov
Update (08/12/2025): CISA has updated this alert to provide clarification on identifying Exchange Servers on an organization's networks and provided further guidance on running the Microsoft Exchange Health Checker. Update (08/07/2025): CISA issued Emergency Directive (ED) 25-02: Mitigate Microsoft Exchange Vulnerability in response to CVE -2025-53786
2026-05-22 09:40 UTC -
web:www.crowdstrike.com
Microsoft's April 2026 Patch Tuesday addresses 164 CVEs , featuring 8 Critical vulnerabilities, one exploited zero-day, and one disclosed zero-day.
2026-05-22 03:37 UTC -
web:cybersecuritynews.com
Microsoft's May 2026 Patch Tuesday lands with a heavy enterprise focus, fixing 120 vulnerabilities across Windows, Office, Azure, developer tools, and Microsoft 365 apps, including 29 remote code execution (RCE) flaws rated Critical.
2026-05-22 03:37 UTC -
web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com
The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.
2026-05-22 03:37 UTC -
web:www.bleepingcomputer.com
Today is Microsoft's March 2026 Patch Tuesday with security updates for 79 flaws, including 2 publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.
2026-05-22 03:37 UTC -
web:access.redhat.com
Learn about our open source products, services, and company. You are here
2026-05-22 03:37 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
This Critical Patch Update contains 481 new security patches across the product families listed below. Please note that an MOS note summarizing the content of this Critical Patch Update and other Oracle Software Security Assurance activities is located at April 2026 Critical Patch Update: Executive Summary and Analysis.
2026-05-22 03:37 UTC -
web:www.techrepublic.com
Microsoft's April 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 165 vulnerabilities, including two zero-days, in one of the company's largest monthly security updates.
2026-05-22 03:37 UTC -
web:www.tomshardware.com
Microsoft released security update KB5034441 on Patch Tuesday to fix a BitLocker encryption bypass vulnerability affecting Windows 10 users. However, some users are experiencing an update failure ...
2026-05-22 03:37 UTC -
web:www.ultimatewindowssecurity.com
Welcome to my April 2026 Patch Tuesday newsletter. This month is huge with 167 updates released today and another 344 released since our newsletter last month for a staggering 512 updates. I haven't seen a list of updates this long in years. The good news is that we only have two zero-days to talk about. So, let's get to it.
2026-05-22 03:37 UTC -
web:zecurit.com
Get the complete breakdown of Microsoft's May 2026 Patch Tuesday. We analyze the latest security updates and all critical CVEs .
2026-05-22 03:37 UTC
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