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CVSS vector
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 ShapedPlugin LLC WP Tabs – Responsive Tabs Plugin for WordPress allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Tabs – Responsive Tabs Plugin for WordPress: from n/a through 2.2.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The WP Tabs plugin for WordPress contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 2.2.0. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts into tab content that execute in the browsers of other site visitors. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger and can affect multiple users across the site.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they view affected tabs.
Potential impact on your site
Attackers with contributor or editor access can deface content, steal admin session cookies, or redirect visitors to malicious sites.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account (e.g., contributor or editor) and a victim must view a page containing the malicious tab.
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