What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Hometory Mang Board WP allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Mang Board WP: from n/a through 1.7.7.
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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/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 Hometory Mang Board WP allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Mang Board WP: from n/a through 1.7.7.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Mang Board WP versions up to 1.7.7 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to inject malicious scripts. An attacker with admin privileges can craft a request that, when visited by another user, executes JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the victim.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in other users' browsers to steal sessions or perform unauthorized actions.
Potential impact on your site
A compromised admin account can inject scripts affecting all site visitors, potentially leading to data theft or site defacement.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have administrator privileges and the victim must visit a page containing the malicious payload.
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