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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/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 Thiago S.F. Skitter Slideshow wp-skitter-slideshow allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Skitter Slideshow: from n/a through <= 2.5.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Skitter Slideshow versions 2.5.2 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with high 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 the site.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers to steal data, modify content, or disrupt site functionality.
Potential impact on your site
Administrators or editors with high privileges could be compromised, leading to unauthorized changes, data theft, or malware distribution to site visitors.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have high-level admin or editor privileges and the victim must visit a page containing the injected payload.
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