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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 Nazmul Hossain Nihal WPFavicon allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WPFavicon: from n/a through 2.1.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
WPFavicon contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 2.1.1. An authenticated administrator with high privileges can inject malicious scripts through the plugin's settings. When other users view pages where the payload is rendered, their browsers execute the attacker's code. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or malware distribution.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they view affected pages.
Potential impact on your site
Administrators can compromise visitor sessions and steal data; site reputation and user trust are at risk if exploited.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have administrator-level access to the WordPress site and a victim must view a page containing the injected payload.
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