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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 Xarbo BuddyPress Greeting Message bp-greeting-message allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects BuddyPress Greeting Message: from n/a through <= 1.0.3.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
BuddyPress Greeting Message versions 1.0.3 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts into greeting messages that execute in other users' browsers when they view the message. The vulnerability requires user interaction—a victim must visit a page containing the malicious greeting. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or malware distribution.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they view greeting messages.
Potential impact on your site
Users' accounts and data at risk if they view malicious greetings; potential site reputation damage.
Conditions required to exploit
No authentication required. Victim must visit a page displaying the greeting message.
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