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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 Simple AL Slider plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the `$_SERVER['PHP_SELF']` variable in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.10 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
Simple AL Slider versions 1.2.10 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in a visitor's browser when they view a page containing the slider. The vulnerability requires user interaction—the victim must visit a crafted page. The attack can affect other users and potentially steal session data or perform actions on their behalf.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in visitors' browsers when they view pages with the slider.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors' browsers can be compromised; attackers may steal cookies, session tokens, or perform actions as those users.
Conditions required to exploit
No authentication required. Victim must visit a page containing the vulnerable slider component.
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