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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The Black Widgets For Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG File uploads in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.7 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
Black Widgets For Elementor versions up to 1.3.7 contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability has a changed scope, meaning the impact can extend beyond the vulnerable component to affect other parts of the site or other users. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 1.3.7.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript that affects other users or site functionality.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other visitors or site operations; update immediately.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege account (e.g., subscriber or contributor role) on the site.
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