What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Brainstorm Force Astra Widgets astra-widgets allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Astra Widgets: from n/a through <= 1.2.14.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Astra Widgets versions up to 1.2.14 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of site data.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers and steal data or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers with low-privilege accounts can compromise other users' sessions, steal credentials, or deface site content.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker needs a low-privilege account (e.g., subscriber or contributor) and the victim must view a page containing the injected payload.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
October 28, 2024
CVE published
May 11, 2026
Record updated