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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 Xavi Ivars XV Random Quotes xv-random-quotes allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects XV Random Quotes: from n/a through <= 2.0.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
XV Random Quotes versions 2.0.0 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) 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 other users and site functionality. Update to a version newer than 2.0.0 to resolve this issue.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in visitors' browsers, stealing cookies, session tokens, or redirecting users.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors' browsers can be compromised; their session tokens or personal data may be stolen by the attacker.
Conditions required to exploit
No authentication required. Attacker must trick a site visitor into clicking a malicious link or visiting a crafted page.
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