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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 imsoftware WP IMAP Auth wp-imap-authentication allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WP IMAP Auth: from n/a through <= 4.0.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
WP IMAP Auth versions 4.0.1 and earlier contain 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 a user's browser to steal credentials or perform unauthorized actions.
Potential impact on your site
Administrators and users who visit crafted malicious links risk having their sessions hijacked or credentials stolen.
Conditions required to exploit
A site visitor must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page while logged into the WordPress site.
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