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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 WP Delicious Delicious Recipes – WordPress Recipe Plugin allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Delicious Recipes – WordPress Recipe Plugin: from n/a through 1.6.7.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The Delicious Recipes plugin for WordPress contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 1.6.7. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other site visitors, potentially compromising their accounts or stealing sensitive data. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger the attack.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they view affected content.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other visitors; site admins should update the plugin immediately.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account and trick a site visitor into viewing the malicious content.
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