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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 Sajjad Hossain Sagor WP Edit Username allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Edit Username: from n/a through 1.0.5.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
WP Edit Username versions up to 1.0.5 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a crafted link—and affects the site's integrity and confidentiality. Site owners should update to a version newer than 1.0.5 to mitigate this risk.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that execute in the browser of users who click a crafted link.
Potential impact on your site
Administrators can be tricked into executing scripts that compromise site integrity or steal sensitive data.
Conditions required to exploit
Administrator account access and victim must click a malicious link.
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