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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The Kognetiks Chatbot for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'dir' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.7 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The Kognetiks Chatbot plugin for WordPress versions 2.1.7 and earlier contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in visitors' browsers when they interact with the chatbot. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect other users on the site. Update the plugin to a version newer than 2.1.7.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in visitors' browsers when they use the chatbot.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors' sessions could be compromised, credentials stolen, or malware injected via the chatbot interface.
Conditions required to exploit
Visitor must interact with the chatbot on an affected site; no authentication required.
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