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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 Element Pack Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘data-caption’ attribute in all versions up to, and including, 8.0.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Element Pack Elementor Addons and Templates contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability affects the plugin's handling of user input, enabling attackers with low-level access to execute JavaScript in other users' browsers. The impact extends across the site due to scope change in the CVSS vector.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in other users' browsers to steal data or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other site visitors; data theft and unauthorized actions are possible.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account (e.g., subscriber or contributor role) on the WordPress site.
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