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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
What the vulnerability does
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in SoundCloud Inc. SoundCloud Shortcode allows Stored XSS.This issue affects SoundCloud Shortcode: from n/a through 3.1.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The SoundCloud Shortcode plugin through version 3.1.0 contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with high privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browser of other users who view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the site.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they view affected content.
Potential impact on your site
Administrators or editors with high privileges can inject scripts affecting other users' sessions, data, or site functionality.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have high-level admin or editor privileges and the victim must visit a page containing the malicious shortcode.
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