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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The Language Translate Widget for WordPress – ConveyThis plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'api_key’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 223 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The ConveyThis Translate plugin for WordPress versions 223 and earlier contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of site visitors and administrators. The vulnerability affects the plugin's core functionality and can impact all users of the site. Update to a version newer than 223 immediately.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in visitors' browsers, stealing cookies, session tokens, or performing actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors and admins may have their sessions hijacked, credentials stolen, or be redirected to malicious sites without their knowledge.
Conditions required to exploit
No authentication or user interaction required. The attacker can inject the payload through the plugin's input handling.
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