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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 WP-Force Images Download plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'wpfid' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.8. This is due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on the 'class' attribute. 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-Force Images Download versions 1.8 and earlier contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other site visitors, potentially compromising their sessions or stealing sensitive data. The vulnerability affects the plugin's core functionality and impacts all users who view affected content.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they view the site.
Potential impact on your site
Visitor accounts and admin sessions can be compromised; site reputation and user trust at risk.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).
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