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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 Advanced Custom Fields: Font Awesome Field plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting in all versions up to, and including, 5.0.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible forauthenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts that execute in a victim's browser.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The Advanced Custom Fields: Font Awesome Field plugin for WordPress contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 5.0.1. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers, including site administrators. The vulnerability has scope change, meaning the impact extends beyond the vulnerable component itself.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers, potentially stealing session tokens or performing actions as those users.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other site visitors and admins, risking account compromise or unauthorized site modifications.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a WordPress user account with low-level privileges (e.g., contributor or subscriber role).
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