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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 Sophia M Williams WP Contest wp-contest allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WP Contest: from n/a through <= 1.0.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
WP Contest versions 1.0.0 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a malicious link—and can affect multiple users across the site. An attacker needs no authentication to exploit this flaw.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers, stealing session tokens or performing actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
Site visitors can be redirected, have their sessions hijacked, or see defaced content without your knowledge.
Conditions required to exploit
Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page; no authentication required.
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