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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 AH Shortcodes plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'column' shortcode attribute in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.2 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
AH Shortcodes versions 1.0.2 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability affects the scope beyond the vulnerable component, potentially impacting other users and site functionality. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 1.0.2 to remediate this issue.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers and affect site functionality.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other visitors and site operations; data theft or malware distribution possible.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must be authenticated with low-level user privileges; no user interaction required.
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