CVSS base score
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The Boostify Header Footer Builder for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘size’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The Boostify Header Footer Builder for Elementor plugin contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 1.3.2. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers, including site administrators. The vulnerability has scope change, meaning the impact extends beyond the vulnerable component itself.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers, potentially stealing session tokens or performing actions as those users.
Potential impact on your site
Any logged-in user with low privileges can compromise admin accounts or other users' sessions through script injection.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege account on the site (e.g., subscriber or contributor role). No user interaction required.
Key dates
External resources
Related vulnerabilities
