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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The WordPress Affiliates Plugin — SliceWP Affiliates plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting due to the use of remove_query_arg without appropriate escaping on the URL in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.20. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
SliceWP Affiliates versions 1.1.20 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the site. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when clicked by a site visitor, executes JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or malware distribution.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in visitors' browsers via a crafted link.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors clicking malicious links could have their sessions hijacked, credentials stolen, or be redirected to malware.
Conditions required to exploit
A site visitor must click an attacker-supplied link while logged into or visiting the affected site.
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