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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 TR Timthumb plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via shortcode attributes in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.4 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
TR Timthumb versions 1.0.4 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows an authenticated attacker to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability has a changed scope, meaning the impact can extend beyond the vulnerable component itself. Low-privileged users can exploit this without user interaction to compromise site integrity and access sensitive information.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers and affect other parts of the site.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other visitors and site functionality; data theft and malware distribution possible.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege account on the site; no user interaction required.
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