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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The WordPress Infinite Scroll – Ajax Load More plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ajax_load_more shortcode in versions up to, and including, 7.1.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level permissions and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Ajax Load More contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 7.1.1. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other site visitors, potentially stealing session data or performing actions on their behalf. The vulnerability affects the plugin's core functionality and can impact multiple users across the site.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers and steals their session data or performs actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors and staff may have their sessions hijacked or be tricked into performing unwanted actions; site reputation and user trust at risk.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege authenticated account (e.g., subscriber or contributor role) on the WordPress site.
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