Multiple Plugins and Themes <= (Various Versions) - Authenticated (Contributor+) DOM-Based Stored Cross-Site Scripting via lightGallery JavaScript Library

6.4 CVSS

Vulnerability Description

Multiple plugins and/or themes for WordPress are vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's bundled lightGallery library (<= 2.8.3) in various versions 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.

Impact Analysis

Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.

Remediation

Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.

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Credits & Attribution

The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:

Craig Smith

References

Affected Vendor

lightgalleryteam

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Affected Software

LightGallery WP, TP WooCommerce Product Gallery, Ibtana – WordPress Website Builder, Royal Addons for Elementor – Addons and Templates Kit for Elementor, Portfolio, Gallery, Product Catalog – Grid KIT Portfolio, OnePress, Gallery with thumbnail slider, Image Hover Effects Ultimate ( Image Gallery, Effects, Lightbox, Comparison & Magnifier )

Vulnerable Versions: