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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 PDF Invoices & Packing Slips Generator for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting due to the use of add_query_arg without appropriate escaping on the URL in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.1. 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 PDF Invoices & Packing Slips Generator for WooCommerce plugin contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into pages viewed by site visitors. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when clicked by a user, executes JavaScript in their browser within the context of the WooCommerce site. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or malware distribution.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in visitors' browsers when they click a crafted link.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors clicking attacker-controlled links may have their sessions hijacked or credentials stolen.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker needs to trick a site visitor into clicking a malicious link; no authentication required.
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