What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in NotFound WPJobBoard allows Reflected XSS. This issue affects WPJobBoard: from n/a through 5.10.1.
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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 NotFound WPJobBoard allows Reflected XSS. This issue affects WPJobBoard: from n/a through 5.10.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
WPJobBoard versions up to 5.10.1 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 user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement. The vulnerability affects the site's scope, meaning the impact extends beyond the vulnerable component itself.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in users' browsers to steal sessions, credentials, or deface content.
Potential impact on your site
Site users can be compromised through malicious links; attackers may steal admin sessions or modify site content without direct access.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must trick a user into visiting a malicious link or page (user interaction required). No authentication needed.
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