What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Modernaweb Studio Black Widgets For Elementor black-widgets allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Black Widgets For Elementor: from n/a through <= 1.3.8.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Black Widgets For Elementor versions 1.3.8 and earlier contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other site visitors, including administrators. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger and affects the integrity and confidentiality of the site.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers, potentially stealing session tokens or modifying page content.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can inject persistent malicious code affecting all site visitors, risking credential theft and unauthorized modifications.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege account on the site and trick a user into visiting a page containing the malicious payload.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
January 9, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated