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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 NickDuncan Contact Form contact-form-ready allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Contact Form: from n/a through <= 2.0.12.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Contact Form versions 2.0.12 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. When a victim visits a page containing the attacker's payload, the script executes in their browser with their privileges. The vulnerability affects the site's integrity and can expose user data or session tokens.
What an attacker can do
Inject JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they view affected pages.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated attackers can deface content, steal admin session tokens, or redirect users to phishing sites.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege account (e.g., subscriber or contributor) and the victim must visit a page containing the malicious payload.
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