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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 Alexander Weleczka FontAwesome.io ShortCodes allows Stored XSS.This issue affects FontAwesome.io ShortCodes: from n/a through 1.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
FontAwesome.io ShortCodes version 1.0 and earlier contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in shortcode processing. An authenticated user can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected content. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect site visitors across different security contexts.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they view the affected shortcode.
Potential impact on your site
Site visitors' sessions and data can be compromised if an authenticated user injects malicious shortcodes.
Conditions required to exploit
Authenticated user account with permission to create or edit shortcodes; victim must view the affected content.
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