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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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 Chris Coyier CodePen Embedded Pens Shortcode codepen-embedded-pen-shortcode allows Stored XSS.This issue affects CodePen Embedded Pens Shortcode: from n/a through <= 1.0.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The CodePen Embedded Pens Shortcode plugin contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 1.0.2. An authenticated user can inject malicious scripts through the shortcode that execute in other users' browsers when they view the affected page. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect site visitors across different security contexts.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they view pages with the vulnerable shortcode.
Potential impact on your site
Site visitors could have their sessions hijacked, credentials stolen, or be redirected to malicious sites via injected scripts.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have low-level site access (e.g., contributor role) and a victim must view the affected page.
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