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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The Media Library Assistant plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the lang parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.15 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Media Library Assistant versions 3.15 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts. An attacker must trick a user into visiting a crafted link or page. The vulnerability can leak sensitive information or modify page content for that user. Update to a version newer than 3.15.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that execute in a user's browser to steal data or modify page content.
Potential impact on your site
Site visitors could have their sessions hijacked or see altered content; admin accounts at higher risk.
Conditions required to exploit
User must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page (no authentication required).
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