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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 Flot plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'linechart' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 0.2.2 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
WP Flot versions 0.2.2 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability has a changed scope, meaning the impact can extend beyond the vulnerable component to affect other parts of the site. 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 modify site content or steal data.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated attackers can inject scripts affecting other users and site functionality, potentially compromising visitor data or site integrity.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege account (e.g., subscriber or contributor role) on the WordPress site.
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