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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 osuthorpe Easy Shortcode Buttons easy-shortcode-buttons allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Easy Shortcode Buttons: from n/a through <= 1.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Easy Shortcode Buttons versions 1.2 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they interact with affected shortcodes. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect multiple users across the site.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers, potentially stealing session tokens or performing actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can inject XSS payloads affecting other site visitors; compromised accounts or admin sessions are at risk.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege account on the site; victim must click a link or visit a page containing the malicious shortcode.
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