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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 Ankit Singla WordPress Spam Blocker cf7-manual-spam-blocker allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WordPress Spam Blocker: from n/a through <= 2.0.5.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
WordPress Spam Blocker versions 2.0.5 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of site visitors or administrators. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a malicious link—and can affect multiple users across the site. Update to a version newer than 2.0.5 to resolve this issue.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in visitors' browsers, potentially stealing credentials or session tokens.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors and admins could have their sessions hijacked or credentials stolen if they interact with injected content.
Conditions required to exploit
No authentication required. Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page.
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