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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 Tech9logy Creators WPCS ( WordPress Custom Search ) allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WPCS ( WordPress Custom Search ): from n/a through 1.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
WPCS (WordPress Custom Search) versions up to 1.1 contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a crafted link—and affects the site's integrity and confidentiality. Site owners should update to a version newer than 1.1 to eliminate the risk.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they interact with the plugin.
Potential impact on your site
An admin account holder could be tricked into executing scripts that compromise site data or user sessions.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have administrator privileges and the victim must click a malicious link or visit a crafted page.
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