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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 Variation Swatches for WooCommerce WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via several parameters found in the ~/includes/class-menu-page.php file which allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts, in versions up to and including 2.1.1. Due to missing authorization checks on the tawcvs_save_settings function, low-level authenticated users such as subscribers can exploit this vulnerability.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Variation Swatches for WooCommerce version 2.1.1 contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users with low privileges to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability has scope change, meaning injected code can affect other users and site functionality. An attacker needs a low-privilege account and network access to exploit this flaw.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that executes in other users' browsers and affects site functionality.
Potential impact on your site
Users' sessions and data could be compromised; site functionality may be disrupted by injected scripts.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege authenticated account on the site.
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