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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The TablePress – Tables in WordPress made easy plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘table-name’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.4 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
TablePress versions up to 3.0.4 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users with low privileges to inject malicious scripts into table data. The vulnerability has changed scope, meaning injected scripts can affect other users and site functionality. An attacker needs a valid WordPress account to exploit this flaw.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs when other users view affected tables, potentially stealing data or performing actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors and admins viewing tables created by compromised accounts may have their sessions hijacked or data stolen without their knowledge.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a valid WordPress user account with low-level privileges (e.g., contributor or subscriber role).
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