What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Aezaz Shaikh News Ticker Widget for Elementor news-ticker-widget-for-elementor allows Stored XSS.This issue affects News Ticker Widget for Elementor: from n/a through <= 1.3.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The News Ticker Widget for Elementor contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 1.3.2. 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 the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the site.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers to steal data, modify page content, or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Users' sessions and data can be compromised; attackers can deface content or redirect visitors to malicious sites.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege account on the site and trick a user into viewing a page with the malicious payload.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
January 9, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated