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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 PDF Viewer for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the render function in all versions up to, and including, 2.9.3 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.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
PDF Viewer for Elementor versions up to 2.9.3 contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability affects the scope beyond the vulnerable component, potentially impacting other users and site functionality. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 2.9.3 to remediate this issue.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that executes in other users' browsers and affects site functionality.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated attackers can inject scripts affecting other users and site behavior; update immediately to prevent account compromise or data theft.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account (e.g., subscriber or contributor role) on the site.
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