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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 iova.mihai Social Pug: Author Box allows Reflected XSS. This issue affects Social Pug: Author Box: from n/a through 1.0.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Social Pug: Author Box version 1.0.0 and earlier contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the site. 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 the browsers of site visitors or administrators.
Potential impact on your site
Attackers can steal admin sessions, modify site content, or harvest user credentials without your knowledge.
Conditions required to exploit
The victim must visit a page or click a link controlled by the attacker while logged into the site.
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