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CVSS vector
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 jtwerdy Genesis Style Shortcodes genesis-style-shortcodes allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Genesis Style Shortcodes: from n/a through <= 1.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Genesis Style Shortcodes versions 1.0 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect site visitors across different security contexts.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers and steal their session data or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can compromise other users' accounts or sessions; visitor data and site functionality may be at risk.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege account on the site; victim must view a page containing the injected script.
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