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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
What the vulnerability does
The WP Photo Album Plus plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘shortcode’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 9.1.05.008 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 Photo Album Plus versions up to 9.1.05.008 contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the site. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when visited by a site administrator or user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the victim.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in users' browsers to steal sessions, credentials, or perform unauthorized actions.
Potential impact on your site
Administrators and users visiting malicious links could have their sessions hijacked or credentials stolen, compromising site security.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must trick a user into clicking a malicious link or visiting a crafted page (user interaction required).
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