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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 Renden theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the post title in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. 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
Renden versions up to 1.8.1 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. When other users view affected content, the injected code executes in their browsers, potentially compromising their sessions or stealing data. The vulnerability affects the entire site scope due to how the application processes and displays user input.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the affected content, potentially stealing sessions or data.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can inject persistent malicious code affecting all site visitors, risking account compromise and data theft.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a valid user account with low-level privileges; no user interaction required from victims.
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