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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 Ex-Themes WP Timeline – Vertical and Horizontal timeline plugin wp-timelines allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WP Timeline – Vertical and Horizontal timeline plugin: from n/a through <= 3.6.7.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The WP Timeline plugin for WordPress contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 3.6.7. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of site visitors, potentially stealing session data or performing actions on their behalf. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a malicious link—and affects the site's scope beyond the plugin itself.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in visitors' browsers, stealing cookies or performing actions as those users.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors' accounts and data are at risk if they interact with attacker-crafted content on your site.
Conditions required to exploit
No authentication required. Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page.
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