CVE-2024-12189
WDesignKit – Elementor & Gutenberg Starter Templates, Patterns, Cloud Workspace & Widget Builder <= 1.2.3 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site ScriptingThe WDesignKit – Elementor & Gutenberg Starter Templates, Patterns, Cloud Workspace & Widget Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via custom widgets in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.3 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 pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. Please note that you may need to recreate any custom widgets or reinstall the plugin to ensure the issue is adequately patched.
We have discovered 261 live websites that are affected by CVE-2024-12189.
Affected Software
| Product |  Wdesignkit |
| Category | Wordpress Plugins |
| Vulnerable Domains | 261 live websites (89% of Wdesignkit install base) |
| Vulnerable Versions |
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| Vulnerable Versions Count | 4 versions ( 22% of all versions) |
Common Weakness Enumeration
CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')Details
- Published - Apr 1, 2025
- Updated - Apr 8, 2026
Credits
- Ankit Patel (finder)
CVE References
CWE References
CWE
Website Distribution by Country
Number of websites using CVE-2024-12189 United States | 62 websites |
 Germany | 21 websites |
 India | 14 websites |
 South Africa | 13 websites |
 Spain | 13 websites |
 Cyprus | 10 websites |
 GB | 10 websites |
 France | 8 websites |
 Iran | 8 websites |
 Brazil | 7 websites |
Website Distribution by TLD
Number of websites using CVE-2024-12189| .com | 107 websites |
| .de | 14 websites |
| .org | 12 websites |
| .net | 8 websites |
| .nl | 7 websites |
| .com.br | 7 websites |
| .com.au | 6 websites |
| .es | 6 websites |
| .pl | 5 websites |
| .it | 5 websites |
Vulnerable Versions
Vulnerable versions are highlighted in redWebsites affected by CVE-2024-12189
Top websites that are affected by CVE-2024-12189. Please click on the "Contact us" link to get more information.| Domain | Country | Rank | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|
| ***********.com | United States | ***,*** | |
| *********.com |  Canada | ***,*** | |
| ***.it |  Italy | ***,*** | |
| ********.nl |  Netherlands | ***,*** | |
| **************.com | GB | ***,*** | |
| **************.net | United States | ***,*** | |
| *************.com | United States | *,***,*** | |
| ****************.com | United States | *,***,*** | |
| *******************.de | Germany | *,***,*** | |
| ************.com | United States | *,***,*** |
FAQ
CVE-2024-12189 is Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Wdesignkit
A total of 261 websites have been identified as vulnerable to CVE-2024-12189, based on global website indexing conducted by WebTechSurvey.
The Wdesignkit is affected by the CVE-2024-12189 vulnerability.
Wdesignkit versions up to and including 1.2.3 are vulnerable to CVE-2024-12189.