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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 WPChill Remove Footer Credit allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Remove Footer Credit: from n/a through 1.0.13.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The Remove Footer Credit plugin for WordPress contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 1.0.13. An authenticated administrator with high privileges can inject malicious scripts through the plugin's settings. When other users view affected pages, the injected code executes in their browsers, potentially compromising their sessions or stealing data. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the integrity and confidentiality of site visitors.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that executes when site visitors view pages, potentially stealing session data or redirecting users.
Potential impact on your site
Malicious administrators can compromise visitor sessions and data; site reputation and user trust are at risk.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have administrator-level access to the WordPress site and a victim must view an affected page.
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