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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/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 WPFactory Awesome Shortcodes awesome-shortcodes allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Awesome Shortcodes: from n/a through <= 1.7.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Awesome Shortcodes versions 1.7.2 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts into shortcode parameters that execute in the browsers of site visitors. The vulnerability requires user interaction—a victim must visit a page containing the malicious shortcode. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or malware distribution.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in visitors' browsers when they view pages with the affected shortcode.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors' sessions and credentials can be compromised; malware or phishing content can be injected into your site.
Conditions required to exploit
No authentication required. A victim must visit a page containing the malicious shortcode.
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