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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 Chris Coyier CodePen Embedded Pens Shortcode allows Stored XSS.This issue affects CodePen Embedded Pens Shortcode: from n/a through 1.0.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The CodePen Embedded Pens Shortcode plugin contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 1.0.0. An authenticated user can inject malicious scripts through the shortcode that execute in other users' browsers when they view the affected page. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of site data.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they view pages with the shortcode.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other visitors' sessions, potentially stealing credentials or modifying page content.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must be logged in with at least low-level privileges and trick a user into viewing a page containing the malicious shortcode.
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