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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 ibnuyahya Category Post Shortcode category-post-shortcode allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Category Post Shortcode: from n/a through <= 2.4.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Category Post Shortcode versions 2.4 and earlier contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts into shortcode parameters. When other users view pages containing the affected shortcode, the injected script executes in their browser, potentially allowing the attacker to steal session tokens, modify page content, or perform actions on their behalf.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they view affected pages.
Potential impact on your site
Attackers with contributor or subscriber accounts can compromise other users' sessions and modify site content without detection.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account and the victim must view a page with the malicious shortcode.
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