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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
What the vulnerability does
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Shield Security Shield Security – Smart Bot Blocking & Intrusion Prevention Security allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Shield Security – Smart Bot Blocking & Intrusion Prevention Security: from n/a through 18.5.7.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Shield Security Smart Bot Blocking & Intrusion Prevention contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 18.5.7. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in users' browsers when they visit affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect multiple users across the site. Update to a version newer than 18.5.7 to resolve this issue.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in users' browsers and steal session data or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
Site visitors' browsers can be compromised; attackers may steal admin sessions or deface content.
Conditions required to exploit
No authentication required. Victim must visit a page containing the attacker's malicious input.
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