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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 Bootstrap Tabs plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'bootstrap_tab' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.4. This is 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 Bootstrap Tabs versions 1.0.4 and earlier contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts into tab content that execute in the browsers of other site visitors. The vulnerability affects the scope beyond the plugin itself, potentially compromising site security and user data.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they view affected tabs.
Potential impact on your site
Malicious scripts can steal admin credentials, modify site content, or redirect visitors to phishing pages.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account (e.g., contributor or editor role).
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