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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 mikakaltoft Horizontal Line Shortcode horizontal-line-shortcode allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Horizontal Line Shortcode: from n/a through <= 1.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The Horizontal Line Shortcode plugin for WordPress contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 1.0. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts through the shortcode that execute in other users' browsers when they view the affected page. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the site.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they view pages with the vulnerable shortcode.
Potential impact on your site
Attackers with contributor or author access can steal admin credentials, modify site content, or redirect visitors to malicious sites.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account and trick a user into viewing a page containing the malicious shortcode.
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