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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 Peter J. Herrel Ancient World Linked Data ancient-world-linked-data-for-wordpress allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Ancient World Linked Data: from n/a through <= 0.2.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Ancient World Linked Data versions 0.2.1 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability. An attacker with low-level user access can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect multiple users across the application.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers to steal data or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
Users' sessions and data can be compromised if they visit pages crafted by an attacker with site access.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker needs low-level user account access and must trick a victim into viewing a page containing the malicious payload.
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