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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 Squirrly SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects SEO Plugin by Squirrly SEO: from n/a through 12.3.16.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The Squirrly SEO plugin contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the site. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when clicked by a site visitor or administrator, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or malware distribution. The vulnerability affects versions up to 12.3.16.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in visitors' browsers to steal credentials or hijack sessions.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors and admins who click attacker-controlled links may have sessions hijacked or credentials stolen.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must trick a site visitor or admin into clicking a malicious link (user interaction required).
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