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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/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 Jeroen Peters Navigation menu as Dropdown Widget navigation-menu-as-dropdown-widget.This issue affects Navigation menu as Dropdown Widget: from n/a through <= 1.3.4.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The Navigation menu as Dropdown Widget plugin for WordPress contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 1.3.4. An authenticated user with high privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they interact with the widget. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the integrity and confidentiality of site data.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they view or interact with the navigation menu widget.
Potential impact on your site
A privileged user could inject code to steal admin credentials, modify site content, or redirect visitors to malicious sites.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have high-level WordPress privileges (e.g., administrator or editor role) and the victim must view a page containing the affected widget.
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