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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/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 adamskaat Countdown & Clock countdown-builder allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Countdown & Clock: from n/a through <= 3.0.8.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Countdown & Clock versions up to 3.0.8 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated administrator with high privileges can inject malicious scripts into the plugin settings. When other users view pages containing the affected component, the injected script executes in their browsers, potentially compromising their sessions or stealing data.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the affected page.
Potential impact on your site
Compromised admin accounts can inject persistent malware affecting all site visitors.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have administrator-level access and a user must view a page with the vulnerable component.
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