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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 AppJetty WP jQuery DataTable wp-jquery-datatable allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP jQuery DataTable: from n/a through <= 4.0.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
WP jQuery DataTable versions up to 4.0.1 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. 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 the plugin's output.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other site visitors, potentially stealing credentials or modifying site content.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account and the victim must view a page containing the injected content.
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