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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 Brian Batt Insert or Embed Articulate Content into WordPress allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Insert or Embed Articulate Content into WordPress: from n/a through 4.3000000021.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The Insert or Embed Articulate Content plugin for WordPress contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 4.3. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other site visitors, including administrators. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger and can affect the entire site scope.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers, potentially stealing session tokens or admin credentials.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated attackers can compromise admin accounts or steal visitor data through injected scripts on your site.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account (e.g., contributor or subscriber) and a victim must view the affected content.
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