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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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 iografica IG Shortcodes ig-shortcodes allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects IG Shortcodes: from n/a through <= 3.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
IG Shortcodes versions 3.1 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. An attacker with low-level site access can craft a shortcode that executes JavaScript in other users' browsers when they view the affected page. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect multiple users across the site.
What an attacker can do
Inject JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers, potentially stealing session tokens or performing actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users with low privileges can compromise other users' sessions or perform unauthorized actions across your site.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker needs a low-privilege account on the site and the victim must view a page containing the malicious shortcode.
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