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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 DWT - Directory & Listing WordPress Theme is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting in versions up to, and including, 3.3.3 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on the 'sort_by' and 'token' parameters. 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 DWT – Directory & Listing WordPress Theme contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 3.3.3. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in visitors' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a malicious link—and can affect multiple users across the site. Update to a version newer than 3.3.3 to resolve this issue.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in visitors' browsers, potentially stealing session cookies or redirecting users.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors could be redirected, have their sessions hijacked, or see defaced content without your knowledge.
Conditions required to exploit
No authentication required. Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page.
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