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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 Bitcoin Lightning Publisher for WordPress 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, 1.4.1. 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 Bitcoin Lightning Publisher for WordPress plugin versions 1.4.1 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in visitors' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect other users on the site. Update the plugin to a version newer than 1.4.1.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in visitors' browsers and steal session data or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors' browsers can be compromised; their sessions hijacked or credentials stolen without their knowledge.
Conditions required to exploit
No authentication required. Victim must visit a page containing the attacker's malicious input.
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