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CVSS vector
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 David Wood Latest Custom Post Type Updates latest-custom-post-type-updates allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Latest Custom Post Type Updates: from n/a through <= 1.3.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Latest Custom Post Type Updates versions 1.3.0 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of site visitors. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a malicious link—and can affect multiple users across the site. Update to a version newer than 1.3.0 to resolve this issue.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in visitors' browsers, potentially stealing session tokens or redirecting users.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors' browsers could execute attacker code, compromising accounts and site data without your knowledge.
Conditions required to exploit
No authentication required. Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page.
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