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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 Terrier Tenacity iframe Shortcode allows Stored XSS.This issue affects iframe Shortcode: from n/a through 2.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The iframe Shortcode plugin contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. An attacker with low-level site access can craft a shortcode that executes JavaScript in other users' browsers when they view the affected page. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect site visitors across different security contexts.
What an attacker can do
Inject JavaScript code that runs in other users' browsers when they view a page containing a malicious shortcode.
Potential impact on your site
Attackers with contributor-level access can steal admin session tokens, deface content, or redirect visitors to malicious sites.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have low-level authenticated access to the site (e.g., contributor or subscriber role) and the victim must view the page with the malicious shortcode.
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