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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 (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in GregRoss Just Writing Statistics allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Just Writing Statistics: from n/a through 4.5.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Just Writing Statistics versions 4.5 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated administrator with high privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the site.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they visit affected pages.
Potential impact on your site
A malicious admin can deface pages, steal session tokens, or redirect users to phishing sites affecting all site visitors.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must be an authenticated administrator (high privileges) and the victim must visit a page containing the injected script.
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