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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 thom4 Mindmeister Shortcode mindmeister-shortcode allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Mindmeister Shortcode: from n/a through <= 1.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The Mindmeister Shortcode plugin for WordPress contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 1.0. 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 the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of site data.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers to steal data, modify page content, or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other visitors; impacts site security and user trust if exploited at scale.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account and trick a user into visiting a page containing the malicious payload.
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