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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 ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WPCone ConeBlog – WordPress Blog Widgets coneblog-widgets.This issue affects ConeBlog – WordPress Blog Widgets: from n/a through <= 1.4.8.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
ConeBlog contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts into the plugin. When other users view affected content, the injected code executes in their browsers, potentially compromising their sessions or stealing data. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects versions up to 1.4.8.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that executes when other users view the site, stealing sessions or performing actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can inject code affecting other visitors; compromised user accounts and data theft are possible.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a WordPress user account (low privilege level) and a victim must view a page containing the injected content.
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