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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 Mang Board WP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'mp' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.3.1 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
Mang Board WP versions 2.3.1 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts. An attacker can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by a site user, executes JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the victim.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a user's browser session.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors to your site could have their sessions hijacked, credentials stolen, or be redirected to malicious sites.
Conditions required to exploit
A site user must visit an attacker-controlled or compromised page containing the malicious payload.
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