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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 WP Widget Changer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the `$_SERVER['PHP_SELF']` variable in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.5 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
WP Widget Changer versions 1.2.5 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in a victim'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 visitors' browsers, potentially stealing session tokens or redirecting users.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors to your site may be redirected, have their sessions hijacked, or see defaced content without your knowledge.
Conditions required to exploit
Victim must visit a page containing the attacker's malicious input; no authentication required.
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