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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
What the vulnerability does
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Visual Composer Visual Composer Website Builder visualcomposer.This issue affects Visual Composer Website Builder: from n/a through <= 45.8.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Visual Composer Website Builder versions up to 45.8.0 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 requires user interaction to trigger and can affect the entire site scope. Upgrade to a version newer than 45.8.0 to remediate.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers, potentially stealing session tokens or admin credentials.
Potential impact on your site
Attackers with basic site access can compromise admin accounts and take control of your site without needing to exploit additional vulnerabilities.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker needs a low-privilege account (e.g., subscriber or contributor) and must trick a victim into viewing a page containing the payload.
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