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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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 Rescue Themes Rescue Shortcodes allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Rescue Shortcodes: from n/a through 2.5.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Rescue Shortcodes through version 2.5 contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts into shortcode content. When other users view pages containing the affected shortcodes, the injected scripts execute in their browsers, potentially compromising their sessions or stealing data. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger the payload.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view pages with the affected shortcodes.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other site visitors; session hijacking or data theft is possible depending on user roles.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege authenticated account and the victim must view a page containing the malicious shortcode.
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