What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Cool Plugins Web Stories Widgets For Elementor shortcodes-for-amp-web-stories-and-elementor-widget allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Web Stories Widgets For Elementor: from n/a through <= 1.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Web Stories Widgets For Elementor versions 1.1 and earlier contain a stored cross-site scripting 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 multiple users across the site.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers and steal their data or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other site visitors, potentially compromising accounts or spreading malware.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker needs a low-privilege account on the site; victim must view a page containing the injected script.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
November 11, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated