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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 Daniel Floeter Hyperlink Group Block hyperlink-group-block allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Hyperlink Group Block: from n/a through <= 2.0.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The Hyperlink Group Block plugin contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 2.0.1. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected content. 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 execute in other users' browsers, potentially stealing data or modifying page content.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other site visitors; impacts site security and user trust.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege account and the victim must view a page containing the injected payload.
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