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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 dbview plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'dbview' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 0.5.5 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
DBView versions 0.5.5 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts affecting other users. The vulnerability has a changed scope, meaning the impact extends beyond the vulnerable component itself. Low-privileged users can exploit this without user interaction to compromise site integrity and read sensitive data.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers, potentially stealing data or performing actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other site visitors, risking data theft, session hijacking, or malware distribution.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege account on the site; no user interaction required from the victim.
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