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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 makong Internal Links Generator internal-links-generator allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Internal Links Generator: from n/a through <= 3.51.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The Internal Links Generator plugin for WordPress contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions 3.51 and earlier. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of site visitors, potentially stealing session tokens, redirecting users, or defacing content. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a malicious link—and affects the broader site scope beyond the plugin itself.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in visitors' browsers, stealing cookies or redirecting users to phishing sites.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors' sessions and credentials can be compromised; site reputation and user trust are at risk.
Conditions required to exploit
No authentication required. Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page.
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