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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The WordPress prettyPhoto plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘url’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.3 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
PrettyPhoto – Simple Lightbox Plugin versions 1.2.3 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers, potentially affecting the entire site. The vulnerability requires network access but no user interaction from the victim.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers and affects the entire site.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting all site visitors, risking data theft, session hijacking, or malware distribution.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege authenticated account on the site.
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