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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The aThemes Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Call To Action widget in versions up to, and including, 1.1.5 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user-supplied values. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
aThemes Addons for Elementor versions up to 1.1.5 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 1.1.5 as soon as possible.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that executes in other users' browsers and affects other site components.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting site functionality and other users' sessions; no user interaction required.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account (e.g., subscriber or contributor role) on the site.
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