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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 sachin8600 Semantic Shortcode semantic-shortcode allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Semantic Shortcode: from n/a through <= 1.0.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Semantic Shortcode versions 1.0.1 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker with low-level site access can inject malicious scripts into shortcode parameters. When another user views the affected content, the script executes in their browser, potentially stealing session data or performing actions on their behalf. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected shortcodes.
Potential impact on your site
Attackers with contributor access or higher can compromise other users' sessions and perform unauthorized actions.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker needs low-level site access (e.g., contributor role) and victim must view the page containing the malicious shortcode.
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