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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 Molongui Author Box, Guest Author and Co-Authors for Your Posts – Molongui allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Author Box, Guest Author and Co-Authors for Your Posts – Molongui: from n/a through 4.6.19.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The Molongui Author Box plugin for WordPress contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 4.6.19. An authenticated user with high privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other site visitors. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the integrity and confidentiality of the site.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they view affected pages.
Potential impact on your site
A compromised admin or editor account can inject scripts affecting all site visitors, potentially stealing data or redirecting users.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have high-level WordPress privileges (e.g., administrator or editor role) and a victim must view the injected content.
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