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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 Yet Another WebClap for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'text' parameter of the webclap_button shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 0.2 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
Yet Another WebClap for WordPress versions 0.2 and earlier contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other site visitors, potentially compromising their sessions or stealing sensitive data. The vulnerability affects the plugin's core functionality and impacts all users of the affected site.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they view affected pages.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors' sessions and data can be compromised; site reputation and user trust may be damaged.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a WordPress user account with low-level privileges (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).
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