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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 MetricThemes Header Footer Composer for Elementor header-footer-composer allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Header Footer Composer for Elementor: from n/a through <= 1.0.4.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Header Footer Composer for Elementor versions up to 1.0.4 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts into header or footer content. When other users view pages containing the affected content, the scripts execute in their browsers, potentially compromising their sessions or stealing data. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view affected pages, stealing sessions or data.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting all site visitors; compromises user sessions and data integrity.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker needs a low-privilege account on the site; victim must view a page with the injected content.
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