CVE-2023-6525: ElementsKit Elementor addons <= 3.0.3 - Authenticated(Editor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
The ElementsKit Elementor addons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the progress bar element attributes in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.3 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with editor-level access, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. This primarily affects multi-site installations and installations where unfilteredhtml has been disabled.
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What is the severity of CVE-2023-6525?
CVE-2023-6525 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2023-6525?
To fix CVE-2023-6525, update the ElementsKit Elementor addons plugin to version 3.0.4 or later.
What versions of ElementsKit Elementor Addons are affected by CVE-2023-6525?
All versions of the ElementsKit Elementor addons plugin up to and including 3.0.3 are affected by CVE-2023-6525.
Who can exploit CVE-2023-6525?
CVE-2023-6525 can be exploited by authenticated attackers, given the stored cross-site scripting vulnerability.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-6525?
CVE-2023-6525 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability caused by insufficient input sanitization and output escaping.