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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 Aakif Kadiwala Emoji Shortcode emoji-shortcode allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Emoji Shortcode: from n/a through <= 1.0.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The Emoji Shortcode plugin contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. An attacker with low-level site access can craft a malicious shortcode that executes JavaScript in the browsers of other users who view the affected content. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects site integrity and confidentiality.
What an attacker can do
Inject JavaScript code that runs in other users' browsers when they view affected content.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users with low privileges can inject scripts affecting other visitors' sessions and data.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have low-level authenticated access to the site; victim must view the malicious shortcode.
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