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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 Averta Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme: from n/a through 2.15.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Averta's Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme through version 2.15.2. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other site visitors, potentially compromising their sessions or stealing sensitive data. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the scope beyond the vulnerable component.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other visitors; compromises site security and visitor trust.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account and the victim must visit a page containing the injected script.
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