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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/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 David Vongries Ultimate Dashboard – Custom WordPress Dashboard allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Ultimate Dashboard – Custom WordPress Dashboard: from n/a through 3.7.11.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Ultimate Dashboard contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 3.7.11. An authenticated admin can inject malicious JavaScript into dashboard settings that executes when other users view the dashboard. The vulnerability requires admin privileges and user interaction to exploit, but affects all site visitors who access the dashboard.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they view the dashboard.
Potential impact on your site
Admins can inject code affecting all dashboard users; restrict admin access and update the plugin immediately.
Conditions required to exploit
Admin-level access to the WordPress site; victim must visit the affected dashboard page.
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