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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The Memberlite Shortcodes plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugins's 'row' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Memberlite Shortcodes versions 1.4 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability has a changed scope, meaning the impact can extend beyond the vulnerable component itself. Low-privileged users can exploit this to modify site content or steal session data from other users.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers and modify site content.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other visitors; site content and user sessions at risk.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege account (e.g., subscriber or contributor role) on the site.
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