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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The ArtiBot Free Chat Bot for WebSites plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via PostMessage in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.7 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
ArtiBot Free Chat Bot for Websites versions 1.1.7 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in visitors' browsers when they interact with the chatbot. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the scope beyond the vulnerable component itself. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or malware distribution.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in visitors' browsers when they interact with the chatbot.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors' sessions, credentials, or personal data could be compromised through injected scripts.
Conditions required to exploit
Visitor must interact with the chatbot on an affected site; no authentication required.
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