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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 PickPlugins Question Answer question-answer allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Question Answer: from n/a through <= 1.2.70.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Question Answer by PickPlugins versions 1.2.70 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in visitors' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a crafted link—and can affect multiple users across the site. Update to a version newer than 1.2.70.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in visitors' browsers and steal session cookies or redirect users to phishing sites.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors' browsers can be compromised; attackers may steal login credentials, deface content, or redirect users to malware.
Conditions required to exploit
No authentication required. Victim must click a malicious link or visit a page containing the injected script.
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