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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 biplob018 Image Hover Effects - Caption Hover with Carousel allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Image Hover Effects - Caption Hover with Carousel: from n/a through 3.0.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Image Hover Effects - Caption Hover with Carousel versions up to 3.0.2 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts into the plugin's settings. When other users view pages containing the affected component, the injected script executes in their browsers, potentially compromising their sessions or stealing data.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that executes when other users view the affected page.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other site visitors; session hijacking or data theft possible.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must be logged in with low-level user privileges and the victim must visit a page with the vulnerable component.
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