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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 lionelroux WP Colorful Tag Cloud wp-colorful-tag-cloud allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WP Colorful Tag Cloud: from n/a through <= 2.0.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
WP Colorful Tag Cloud versions 2.0.1 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of site visitors. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically a victim clicking a crafted link—and can affect other users and site functionality. Update to a version newer than 2.0.1 to resolve this issue.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in visitors' browsers, potentially stealing session data or modifying page content.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors' browsers can be compromised; session tokens or credentials may be stolen; site reputation damaged.
Conditions required to exploit
No authentication required. Victim must click a malicious link or visit a compromised page.
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