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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 jorisderuiter ConvertCalculator for WordPress convertcalculator allows Stored XSS.This issue affects ConvertCalculator for WordPress: from n/a through <= 1.1.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
ConvertCalculator for WordPress versions 1.1.1 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers, including site administrators. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a malicious link—and can affect the entire site if an admin is targeted.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers, potentially stealing credentials or performing actions as those users.
Potential impact on your site
An attacker with a basic user account can compromise admin accounts and take control of your site through stored or reflected XSS attacks.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account and trick a user (ideally an admin) into clicking a malicious link.
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