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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 markcoker WordPress File Search wpfilesearch allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WordPress File Search: from n/a through <= 1.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
WordPress File Search plugin versions 1.2 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in a visitor's browser when they interact with the plugin's search functionality. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect other users on the site. Update to a version newer than 1.2 to resolve this issue.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in visitors' browsers, potentially stealing session tokens or redirecting users.
Potential impact on your site
Site visitors could be compromised; attackers may steal credentials or redirect users to malicious sites.
Conditions required to exploit
Visitor must interact with the plugin's search feature; no authentication required to craft the malicious input.
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