What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Blocksmarket Gradient Text Widget for Elementor allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Gradient Text Widget for Elementor: from n/a through 1.0.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Gradient Text Widget for Elementor through version 1.0.1 contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts into widget settings. When other users view pages containing the affected widget, the injected code executes in their browsers, potentially compromising their sessions or stealing data.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view pages with the affected widget.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can inject code affecting other site visitors; visitor sessions and data may be compromised.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker needs a low-privilege account on the site and must convince a user to view a page with the malicious widget.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
April 7, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated