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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The iXML – Google XML sitemap generator plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'iXML_email' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 0.6 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
iXML versions 0.6 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Google XML sitemap generator. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in a user's browser when they visit an affected page. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect other users or the site itself depending on context.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in users' browsers when they view affected pages.
Potential impact on your site
Attackers can steal user sessions, redirect visitors, or deface content without needing site admin access.
Conditions required to exploit
No authentication required. Victim must visit a page containing the injected payload.
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