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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 ajberasategui AB Categories Search Widget ab-categories-search-widget allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects AB Categories Search Widget : from n/a through <= 0.2.5.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
AB Categories Search Widget versions 0.2.5 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in visitors' browsers when they interact with the widget. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect multiple users across the site. Update to a version newer than 0.2.5 to remediate.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in visitors' browsers, stealing session tokens or redirecting users.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors' browsers can be compromised; session hijacking and credential theft are possible.
Conditions required to exploit
No authentication required. Victim must visit a page containing the vulnerable widget or click a malicious link.
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