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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 LJUsers plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'name' parameter of the 'ljuser' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. 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
LJUsers versions 1.2.0 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts affecting other users. The vulnerability has scope impact, meaning injected code can affect users beyond the immediate vulnerable component. Low-privilege authentication is required to exploit this issue.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers and affect site functionality.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other site visitors; potential for credential theft or malware distribution.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site; no user interaction required.
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