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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 Jeg Elementor Kit plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the countdown widget's attributes in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.4 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
Jeg Kit for Elementor versions up to 2.6.4 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. 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 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 modifying site content.
Potential impact on your site
Compromised user accounts, defaced content, or malware distribution to site visitors, including admins.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress user account (e.g., contributor or subscriber role).
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