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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 gVectors Team Comments – wpDiscuz allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Comments – wpDiscuz: from n/a through 7.6.12.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
wpDiscuz versions up to 7.6.12 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to inject malicious scripts. An attacker with admin privileges can craft a request that, when a user visits an affected page, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the victim.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in users' browsers when they view affected pages.
Potential impact on your site
Compromised admin accounts can inject scripts affecting all site visitors, risking data theft and unauthorized site modifications.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have administrator privileges and the victim must visit a page containing the injected payload.
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