What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Zita Elementor Site Library plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG File uploads in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.3 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses the SVG file.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Zita Site Library for Elementor versions up to 1.6.3 contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability affects the site's scope, meaning injected code can impact other users and site functionality. An attacker with low-level access can craft malicious input that executes in other users' browsers without additional user interaction.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers and affects site functionality.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other visitors and site operations; data theft or account compromise is possible.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-level user account (e.g., subscriber or contributor role) on the site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
October 16, 2024
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated