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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The The Plus Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘_id’ attribute of the Header Meta Content widget in all versions up to, and including, 5.4.0 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
The Plus Addons for Elementor contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 5.4.0. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other site visitors, including administrators. The vulnerability affects the plugin's widget or page template functionality and can impact the entire site due to scope change.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers, potentially stealing credentials or performing actions as those users.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated attackers can compromise admin accounts and site data through stored malicious scripts visible to all visitors.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege account (e.g., subscriber or contributor) on the WordPress site.
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