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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The WP Test Email plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Email Logs in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.8 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
WP Test Email versions 1.1.8 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts affecting multiple users. The vulnerability requires no authentication or user interaction and can impact confidentiality and integrity across the site. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 1.1.8 immediately.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that execute in users' browsers and affect site data or functionality.
Potential impact on your site
Attackers can steal user sessions, deface content, or redirect visitors without user action.
Conditions required to exploit
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
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