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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 SMS for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'paged' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.8 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
The SMS for WordPress plugin versions 1.1.8 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in a visitor's browser when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction—the victim must visit a crafted link. The attack can affect other users and potentially compromise site functionality.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in visitors' browsers and steals data or performs actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors' browsers can be compromised; their session cookies, form data, or credentials may be stolen.
Conditions required to exploit
No authentication required. Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page.
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