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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 weiluri WP Order By wp-order-by allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WP Order By: from n/a through <= 1.4.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
WP Order By versions 1.4.2 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in a victim's browser when they visit an affected page. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect other users or the site itself depending on the injection point. Update to a version newer than 1.4.2.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in visitors' browsers, potentially stealing session tokens or redirecting users.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors may be redirected, have sessions hijacked, or see defaced content; site reputation and user trust at risk.
Conditions required to exploit
Victim must visit a page containing the attacker's malicious link or input; no authentication required.
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