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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 Automatic Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘autoplay’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.94.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access 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
The WordPress Automatic plugin through version 3.94.0 contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other site users, including administrators. The vulnerability affects the plugin's scope across the site, allowing attackers to steal session tokens, modify content, or perform actions on behalf of victims.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers and execute site actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
Attackers with basic user accounts can compromise admin sessions, steal data, or modify site content without detection.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).
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