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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The WordPress Charts plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'wp_charts' shortcode in versions up to, and including, 0.7.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The WordPress Charts plugin through version 0.7.0 contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. These scripts execute in the browsers of other site visitors, potentially compromising their accounts or stealing sensitive data. The vulnerability affects the plugin's chart rendering functionality and requires an attacker to have WordPress user access.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they view affected charts.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other site visitors; visitor accounts and data may be compromised.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a WordPress user account with permissions to create or edit charts.
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