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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The Cookie Notice & Consent plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the uuid parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.5 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Cookie Notice & Consent versions up to 1.6.5 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts affecting multiple users. The vulnerability exists in how the plugin processes user input without proper sanitization. An attacker can craft a malicious request to inject code that executes in visitors' browsers, potentially stealing cookies, session tokens, or performing actions on their behalf.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that execute in visitors' browsers to steal data or perform unauthorized actions.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors' browsers can be compromised; attackers may steal cookies, sessions, or credentials of site users.
Conditions required to exploit
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
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