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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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 ThemeHunk Vayu Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks for WordPress & WooCommerce vayu-blocks allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Vayu Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks for WordPress & WooCommerce: from n/a through <= 1.4.7.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The Vayu Blocks plugin for WordPress contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 1.4.7. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other site visitors, including administrators. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger. Site owners should update immediately to prevent account compromise and data theft.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers, potentially stealing credentials or session tokens.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated attackers can compromise admin accounts and steal sensitive data through stored XSS attacks on your site.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker needs a low-privilege WordPress account and must trick a user into visiting a page with the malicious payload.
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