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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 popeating Post Read Time post-read-time allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Post Read Time: from n/a through <= 1.2.6.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Post Read Time versions 1.2.6 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
A privileged user can inject code affecting other users' sessions and site data; requires immediate update to prevent misuse by compromised admin accounts.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have high-level admin or editor privileges and the victim must visit a page containing the injected script.
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