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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 Joan Boluda Embed documents shortcode embed-documents-shortcode allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Embed documents shortcode: from n/a through <= 1.5.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Embed documents shortcode versions 1.5 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect site visitors across different security contexts.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers and steals their session data or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
Site visitors' accounts and data are at risk if a low-privilege user (contributor, subscriber) injects malicious code into documents.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site; victim must view a page containing the malicious shortcode.
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