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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 Jaytesh Barange Posts Date Ranges posts-date-ranges allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Posts Date Ranges: from n/a through <= 2.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Posts Date Ranges versions 2.2 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of site visitors who view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction—a victim must visit a crafted link or page. The impact is limited to the affected component and does not extend to other parts of the site.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in visitors' browsers to steal session tokens, redirect users, or deface content.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors to your site may have their sessions hijacked, be redirected to malicious sites, or see altered page content.
Conditions required to exploit
No authentication required. Victim must visit a page containing the malicious payload (user interaction required).
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