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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 Portfolio Gallery – Image Gallery Plugin allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Portfolio Gallery – Image Gallery Plugin: from n/a through 1.5.6.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Portfolio Gallery – Image Gallery Plugin versions up to 1.5.6 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts into gallery content. When other users view the affected gallery, the injected code executes in their browser, potentially stealing session data or performing actions on their behalf. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the gallery, stealing their session data or performing actions as them.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can inject persistent malicious code affecting all visitors to the gallery, compromising user sessions and site integrity.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site and the victim must view the affected gallery page.
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