Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme <= 2.9.8 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
Strategic Overview
<= 2.9.8N/AVulnerability Overview
The Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to stored Cross-Site Scripting via multiple Elementor Widgets in versions up to, and including, 2.9.8. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level permissions or above to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Technical Analysis
REMEDIATION: Update to version 2.9.14, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-79 (Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.
External References
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