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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 WP Photo Effects plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'wppe_effect' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.4 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
WP Photo Effects versions 1.2.4 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts affecting other users and administrators. The vulnerability has a changed scope, meaning the impact extends beyond the vulnerable component itself. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 1.2.4 as soon as a patch becomes available.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that executes in other users' browsers, potentially stealing session tokens or performing actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated attackers can compromise other users' accounts or inject malware visible to site visitors, affecting site integrity and user trust.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a valid WordPress user account with low-level privileges (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).
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