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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
Multiple plugins and/or themes for WordPress are vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the url parameter in various versions 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
Go Fetch Jobs for WP Job Manager versions up to 1.8.4.8.1 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—typically clicking a crafted link—and can affect multiple users across the site. Update to a version newer than 1.8.4.8.1 to resolve this issue.
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 session cookies or credentials may be stolen or misused.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker crafts a malicious link; victim must visit it. No authentication required.
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