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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 Ian Kennerley Google Photos Gallery with Shortcodes allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Google Photos Gallery with Shortcodes: from n/a through 4.0.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Google Photos Gallery with Shortcodes versions up to 4.0.2 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in visitors' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction—a victim must visit a page containing the malicious payload. Successful exploitation can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or malware distribution.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in visitors' browsers to steal session cookies, credentials, or redirect users to phishing sites.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors to your site may have their sessions hijacked, credentials stolen, or be redirected to malicious sites without your knowledge.
Conditions required to exploit
No authentication required. Attacker must craft a malicious shortcode or URL that a site visitor clicks or views.
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