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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/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 CodexThemes TheGem - Creative Multi-Purpose & WooCommerce WordPress Theme allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects TheGem - Creative Multi-Purpose & WooCommerce WordPress Theme: from n/a through 5.9.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
TheGem WordPress theme versions up to 5.9.1 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of site visitors. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically a victim must visit a page containing the injected content. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or malware distribution.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in visitors' browsers and steal session cookies or credentials.
Potential impact on your site
Visitor accounts and data at risk; site reputation damage if used for phishing or malware distribution.
Conditions required to exploit
No authentication required. A victim must visit a page containing the attacker's injected payload.
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