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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 Paul Bearne Author Avatars List/Block allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Author Avatars List/Block: from n/a through 2.1.17.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Author Avatars List/Block versions up to 2.1.17 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they 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 the plugin's output.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users with low privileges can deface content, steal session tokens, or redirect visitors to malicious sites.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have low-level authenticated access and the victim must view a page containing the vulnerable plugin output.
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