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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 Manny Costales GMap Shortcode gmap-shortcode allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects GMap Shortcode: from n/a through <= 2.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
GMap Shortcode versions 2.0 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability in shortcode handling. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. 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 pages with the vulnerable shortcode.
Potential impact on your site
Site visitors and administrators could have their sessions hijacked, credentials stolen, or be redirected to malicious sites by attackers with low-level account access.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have low-level authenticated access (e.g., contributor role) and a victim must view a page containing the malicious shortcode.
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