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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 WP-Iconics plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via multiple parameters of the 'wp_iconics' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 0.0.4 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
WP-Iconics versions 0.0.4 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability has a changed scope, meaning the impact can extend beyond the vulnerable component itself. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 0.0.4 as soon as possible.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in the site or other users' browsers.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated attackers can deface pages, steal session tokens, or redirect users to malicious sites.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account (e.g., contributor or subscriber role).
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