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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 Insert Headers and Footers Code – HT Script plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via adding scripts in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.6 due to insufficient capability checks. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-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
The Insert Headers and Footers Code plugin for WordPress contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 1.1.6. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts into headers or footers that execute in the browsers of other site visitors, potentially compromising their sessions or stealing sensitive data. The vulnerability affects all users viewing the site.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they view the site.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors' sessions and data can be compromised; site reputation and user trust at risk.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account (e.g., contributor or subscriber role).
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