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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 WP Smart Import : Import any XML File to WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘ page’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.2 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
WP Smart Import versions up to 1.1.2 contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability in XML file handling. An attacker can inject malicious scripts into imported XML files that execute in the browsers of site administrators and other users who view the imported content. The vulnerability requires user interaction—an admin must import a crafted XML file—but can affect multiple users across the site.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in users' browsers when they view imported content.
Potential impact on your site
Attackers can steal admin session cookies, modify site content, or redirect users to phishing pages.
Conditions required to exploit
An admin must import a malicious XML file; no authentication required to craft the file.
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