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CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N
What the vulnerability does
WordPress GetPaid Plugin 2.4.6 contains an HTML injection vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to inject arbitrary HTML code by exploiting the Help Text field in payment forms. Attackers can inject malicious HTML including image tags and scripts into the Help Text field during payment form creation, which gets stored in the database and executed in the browser when the form is viewed.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The GetPaid Payments Plugin contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in how it handles HTML tags in user input. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of site visitors or administrators. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a malicious link—to trigger the attack.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in visitors' browsers to steal session tokens, redirect users, or deface content.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors and admins could have their sessions hijacked, credentials stolen, or be redirected to phishing sites.
Conditions required to exploit
Network access; victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page (user interaction required).
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