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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 WordPlus Better Messages – Live Chat for WordPress, BuddyPress, PeepSo, Ultimate Member, BuddyBoss allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Better Messages – Live Chat for WordPress, BuddyPress, PeepSo, Ultimate Member, BuddyBoss: from n/a through 2.4.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The Better Messages plugin for WordPress contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 2.4.0. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other users viewing affected content. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect multiple users across the site.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they view affected pages or messages.
Potential impact on your site
Any logged-in user can inject code that steals session tokens, redirect visitors, or deface content seen by other users.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must be a logged-in WordPress user with low privileges; victim must view the page containing the injected script.
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