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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The Hero Mega Menu - Responsive WordPress Menu Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'index' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.16.5 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 Hero Mega Menu WordPress plugin versions 1.16.5 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in visitors' browsers when they interact with the menu. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the site's integrity and visitor data confidentiality. Update the plugin immediately to a patched version.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in visitors' browsers when they interact with the menu.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors' browsers can be compromised; attackers may steal session tokens, redirect users, or deface the menu.
Conditions required to exploit
No authentication required. Visitor must interact with the affected menu element.
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