What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in AuburnForest Blogmentor – Blog Layouts for Elementor allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Blogmentor – Blog Layouts for Elementor: from n/a through 1.5.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Blogmentor – Blog Layouts for Elementor versions up to 1.5 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with high privileges can inject malicious scripts into blog layout content. When other users view the affected content, the scripts execute in their browsers, potentially compromising their sessions or stealing data. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the integrity and confidentiality of site visitors.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts into blog layouts that execute when other users view the content.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Malicious admins or editors can compromise visitor sessions, steal credentials, or deface blog content.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have high-level admin or editor privileges and a victim must view the affected blog layout.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
July 22, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated