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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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 AF themes WP Post Author allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Post Author: from n/a through 3.6.7.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
WP Post Author versions up to 3.6.7 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other site visitors, including administrators. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger. Stored XSS can lead to account compromise, data theft, or malware distribution.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they view affected pages.
Potential impact on your site
Attackers with contributor or subscriber access can compromise admin accounts, steal data, or inject malware visible to all site visitors.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account and the victim must view a page containing the injected script.
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