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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 (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Cool Plugins Cryptocurrency Widgets – Price Ticker & Coins List allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Cryptocurrency Widgets – Price Ticker & Coins List: from n/a through 2.8.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The Cryptocurrency Widgets plugin for WordPress contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts. An attacker can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by a site administrator or user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions on the site.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a user's browser to steal credentials or perform unauthorized actions.
Potential impact on your site
Attackers can steal admin credentials, modify site content, or compromise user accounts through malicious scripts injected via this plugin.
Conditions required to exploit
A site visitor must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page while logged into the WordPress site.
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