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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The DesignThemes Core Features plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via shortcodes in versions up to, and including, 4.8 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
DesignThemes Core Features versions 4.8 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, potentially affecting site-wide functionality. The vulnerability requires network access but no user interaction from the victim.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers and affect site functionality.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other users' sessions and site behavior across pages.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must be authenticated with low-level user privileges; no victim interaction required.
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