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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 gavinr Inline Footnotes inline-footnotes allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Inline Footnotes: from n/a through <= 2.3.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Inline Footnotes versions 2.3.0 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 content. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the site.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they view footnotes.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other visitors; impacts site security and user trust.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege account and the victim must view a page containing the malicious footnote.
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