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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/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 Vinny Alves (UseStrict Consulting) bbPress Notify allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects bbPress Notify: from n/a through 2.18.3.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
bbPress Notify versions up to 2.18.3 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts. An attacker can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by a site user, executes JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the scope beyond the vulnerable component.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a user's browser when they visit a crafted page or link.
Potential impact on your site
Users visiting malicious links could have their sessions hijacked, credentials stolen, or see defaced content.
Conditions required to exploit
A site user must visit an attacker-controlled or attacker-modified page. No authentication required.
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