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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 SoundCloud Inc., Lawrie Malen SoundCloud Shortcode allows Stored XSS.This issue affects SoundCloud Shortcode: from n/a through 4.0.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The SoundCloud Shortcode plugin contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. An attacker with low-level site access can craft a malicious shortcode that executes JavaScript in the browsers of other users who view the affected content. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect multiple users across the site.
What an attacker can do
Inject JavaScript code that runs in other users' browsers when they view affected content.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other site visitors, potentially stealing session tokens or modifying page content.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker needs a low-privilege account on the site; victim must view a page containing the malicious shortcode.
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