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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
What the vulnerability does
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Catch Themes Essential Widgets essential-widgets allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Essential Widgets: from n/a through <= 2.2.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Essential Widgets versions 2.2.2 and earlier contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected content. The vulnerability affects the scope beyond the vulnerable component, potentially compromising site security and user data.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they view the affected page.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other site visitors, risking credential theft, malware distribution, or unauthorized actions.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege account on the site and the victim must view the page containing the injected script.
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