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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 Codstack wp_automatic_widget wp-automatic-widget allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects wp_automatic_widget: from n/a through <= 1.0.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
WP Automatic Widget versions 1.0.1 and earlier contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other site visitors, including administrators. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger and affects the integrity and confidentiality of the site.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers, potentially stealing session tokens or admin credentials.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can compromise other users' accounts or sessions; admin accounts at risk if they view affected content.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site; victim must visit a page containing the injected script.
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