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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 Terry L. WP Mermaid wp-mermaid allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Mermaid: from n/a through <= 1.0.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
WP Mermaid versions 1.0.2 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. An attacker with low-level site access can craft a request that executes JavaScript in other users' browsers when they interact with affected content. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect multiple users across the site.
What an attacker can do
Inject JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers to steal credentials, modify page content, or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other site visitors; attackers could steal admin credentials or modify site content.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege account on the site; victim must click a link or visit a page containing the malicious payload.
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