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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 Michael Simpson Add Shortcodes Actions And Filters allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Add Shortcodes Actions And Filters: from n/a through 2.10.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Add Shortcodes Actions And Filters versions 2.10 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of site visitors. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically a victim clicking a malicious link—and can affect other users or administrators on the site.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in visitors' browsers, potentially stealing session tokens or redirecting users.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors and admins may have their sessions hijacked or be redirected to malicious sites; site reputation at risk.
Conditions required to exploit
No authentication required. Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page.
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