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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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 swadeshswain Before After Image Slider WP allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Before After Image Slider WP: from n/a through 2.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The Before After Image Slider WP plugin through version 2.2 contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts into the plugin's settings. When other users, including administrators, view the affected page, the injected script executes in their browser, potentially allowing the attacker to steal session tokens or perform actions on their behalf.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that execute when other site users view the affected page.
Potential impact on your site
Attackers with low-privilege accounts can compromise admin sessions and take control of your site.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker needs a low-privilege user account and must trick a higher-privilege user into viewing the compromised page.
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