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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
WordPress Core, in versions up to 6.0.2, is vulnerable to Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting that can be exploited by users with access to the WordPress post and page editor, typically consisting of Authors, Contributors, and Editors making it possible to inject arbitrary web scripts into posts and pages that execute if the the_meta(); function is called on that page.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
WordPress versions 3.6.1 and earlier contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker with low-level privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected content. The vulnerability has scope change, meaning the impact extends beyond the vulnerable component itself.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers and steal their session data or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
Site visitors and administrators can have their sessions hijacked or be tricked into performing unwanted actions by malicious scripts injected by low-privilege users.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker needs a low-privilege WordPress account; no user interaction required from victims.
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