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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 Pro plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the video_html_tag attribute in all versions up to, and including, 3.20.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor access or higher, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Elementor Website Builder Pro versions up to 3.20.1 contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated users with low privileges to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability has a changed scope, meaning the impact can extend beyond the vulnerable component itself. An attacker needs a valid user account to exploit this flaw.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers and affect site functionality.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other visitors and site operations; update Elementor Pro immediately.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site; no user interaction required.
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