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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The Content Views plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's Grid and List widgets in all versions up to, and including, 4.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. 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
Content Views plugin versions 4.1 and earlier contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts into plugin settings that execute in the browsers of other site users, including administrators. The vulnerability affects the plugin's shortcode, Gutenberg block, and Elementor widget functionality.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers, potentially stealing session tokens or admin credentials.
Potential impact on your site
Attackers with basic user accounts can compromise admin sessions and take control of your site without needing to exploit other vulnerabilities.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account (e.g., contributor or subscriber role) on the WordPress site.
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