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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 aruvi PDF.js Shortcode pdfjs-shortcode allows Stored XSS.This issue affects PDF.js Shortcode: from n/a through <= 1.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
PDF.js Shortcode versions 1.0 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability in how they process shortcode parameters. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view the affected page. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect site visitors across different security contexts.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they view a page with the vulnerable shortcode.
Potential impact on your site
Site visitors' sessions and data could be compromised if an authenticated user injects malicious code via the shortcode.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have low-level authenticated access (e.g., contributor role) and a victim must view the affected page.
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