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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 oktoberfive Visual Recent Posts visual-recent-posts allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Visual Recent Posts: from n/a through <= 1.2.3.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Visual Recent Posts versions 1.2.3 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts into the plugin's output, which execute in visitors' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically a victim clicking a crafted link—and can affect multiple users across the site.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in visitors' browsers, stealing cookies, session tokens, or performing actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors' accounts and data are at risk. Attackers can steal login credentials, deface content, or redirect users to malicious sites.
Conditions required to exploit
No authentication required. Victim must click a malicious link or visit a page containing the injected payload.
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