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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 Yamna Khawaja KNR Author List Widget knr-author-list-widget allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects KNR Author List Widget: from n/a through <= 3.1.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The KNR Author List Widget contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the widget output. An attacker can craft a malicious link or page 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 a user's browser when they visit a compromised page.
Potential impact on your site
Administrators and users visiting affected pages risk session hijacking, data theft, or malware infection.
Conditions required to exploit
A user must visit a page or click a link containing the malicious payload; no authentication required.
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