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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The EU/UK VAT Manager for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting due to the use of add_query_arg without appropriate escaping on the URL in all versions up to, and including, 2.12.11. 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
The EU/UK VAT Validation Manager for WooCommerce plugin contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 2.12.12. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in a visitor's browser when they view an affected page. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect other users on the site. Update to a version newer than 2.12.12 to resolve this issue.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in visitors' browsers, potentially stealing data or performing actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors to your site may have their sessions compromised or personal data stolen through malicious scripts.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker needs network access; victim must visit a page containing the injected script.
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