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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 talspotim Comments Evolved for WordPress allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Comments Evolved for WordPress: from n/a through 1.6.3.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Comments Evolved for WordPress contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 1.6.3. An authenticated user with high privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they interact with the plugin. 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 to steal data or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
Admins or editors with malicious intent can compromise other users' accounts or steal sensitive information from site visitors.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have high-level WordPress privileges (admin or editor role) and the victim must visit an affected page.
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