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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 Yongki Agustinus Animated Typed JS Shortcode allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Animated Typed JS Shortcode: from n/a through 2.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The Animated Typed JS Shortcode plugin contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 2.0. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts through the plugin's shortcode functionality. When another user views a page containing the malicious shortcode, the attacker's code runs in their browser, potentially stealing session data or performing actions on their behalf.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they view affected pages.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other site visitors; attackers may steal admin sessions or modify site content.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must be logged in with low-level user privileges and the victim must view a page with the malicious shortcode.
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