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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 webjema WP-NOTCAPTCHA wp-notcaptcha allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WP-NOTCAPTCHA: from n/a through <= 1.3.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
WP-NotCaptcha versions 1.3.1 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the site. An attacker can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by a site administrator or user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the victim.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in users' browsers when they visit a crafted page or link.
Potential impact on your site
Administrators and users visiting malicious links could have their sessions hijacked, credentials stolen, or be tricked into performing unwanted actions on the site.
Conditions required to exploit
The victim must visit a page or click a link controlled by the attacker. No authentication required.
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