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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 Nick Halsey Floating Social Media Links allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Floating Social Media Links: from n/a through 1.5.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Floating Social Media Links versions up to 1.5.2 contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability. An authenticated user with high privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other site visitors. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a crafted link—and can affect multiple parts of the site. Update to a version newer than 1.5.2.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in visitors' browsers and steal data or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated admins or editors can inject scripts affecting other users; visitor data and site functionality may be compromised.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have high-level admin or editor privileges and the victim must click a malicious link or visit a crafted page.
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