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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/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 Kofi Mokome Message Filter for Contact Form 7 cf7-message-filter.This issue affects Message Filter for Contact Form 7: from n/a through <= 1.6.1.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Message Filter for Contact Form 7 versions up to 1.6.1.1 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts into form messages that execute in the browsers of site administrators and other users who view the messages. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically a victim clicking a malicious link or visiting a compromised page—and can affect multiple users across the site.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in the browsers of site admins and users viewing form messages.
Potential impact on your site
Site admins viewing contact form submissions could have their sessions hijacked, credentials stolen, or site settings modified by injected scripts.
Conditions required to exploit
No authentication required. Victim must click a link or visit a page containing the malicious payload.
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