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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 Booster for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting due to the use of add_query_arg & remove_query_arg without appropriate escaping on the URL in all versions up to, and including, 7.2.3. 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 Booster for WooCommerce plugin contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by site visitors. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when clicked by a user, executes JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 7.2.3.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in visitors' browsers to steal session cookies, credentials, or deface pages.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors clicking attacker-controlled links may have their sessions hijacked or credentials stolen; site reputation at risk.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must trick a site visitor into clicking a malicious link (user interaction required). No authentication needed.
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