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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The Top Position Google Finance plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the `$_SERVER['PHP_SELF']` variable in all versions up to, and including, 0.1.0 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
Top Position Google Finance versions 0.1.0 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in a victim's browser when they visit a crafted link. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect other users or the site itself depending on context. Update to a version newer than 0.1.0.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in a victim's browser, potentially stealing session data or performing actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
Users visiting crafted links could have their sessions compromised or be redirected to malicious content.
Conditions required to exploit
Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page that triggers the vulnerability.
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