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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 mdedev Run Contests, Raffles, and Giveaways with ContestsWP contest-code-checker allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Run Contests, Raffles, and Giveaways with ContestsWP: from n/a through <= 2.1.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
ContestsWP versions 2.1.1 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the site. An attacker can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by a site administrator or user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the victim.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in users' browsers to steal sessions, credentials, or perform unauthorized actions.
Potential impact on your site
Administrators and users visiting malicious links could have their sessions hijacked or credentials stolen, compromising site security.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must trick a user into visiting a malicious link or page (user interaction required); no authentication needed.
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