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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
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in asokaaso2 Kikx Simple Post Author Filter sa-post-author-filter allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Kikx Simple Post Author Filter: from n/a through <= 1.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Kikx Simple Post Author Filter versions 1.0 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of site visitors or administrators. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a malicious link—and can affect multiple users across the site. Update to a version newer than 1.0 to resolve this issue.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in visitors' browsers, stealing cookies, session tokens, or performing actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors and admins could have their sessions hijacked, credentials stolen, or be redirected to phishing sites.
Conditions required to exploit
No authentication required. Attacker must trick a user into clicking a malicious link or visiting a compromised page.
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