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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The Elementor Website Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG image uploads in versions up to, and including 2.9.7 This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with the upload_files capability to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses the page with the stored web scripts.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Elementor Website Builder versions up to 2.9.7 contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts affecting other users and site visitors. The vulnerability exists due to insufficient input sanitization in the page builder interface. An attacker with low-level site access can craft malicious content that executes in the browsers of other users, potentially compromising site security and user data.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they view affected pages.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors and other site users may have malicious scripts executed in their browsers, risking credential theft or malware infection.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege account on the site (e.g., contributor or editor role).
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