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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 Scott Farrell wp Hosting Performance Check wp-hosting-performance-check allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects wp Hosting Performance Check: from n/a through <= 2.18.8.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
wp Hosting Performance Check versions 2.18.8 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 an affected page. The vulnerability requires user interaction—the victim must visit a crafted link. The impact is limited to the current session and affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the page content.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a visitor's browser to steal data, deface content, or redirect users.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors to your site could be redirected, have their session data stolen, or see defaced content if they click a malicious link.
Conditions required to exploit
No authentication required. Victim must click a malicious link or visit a crafted page (user interaction required).
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