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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 EverPress BruteGuard – Brute Force Login Protection bruteguard allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects BruteGuard – Brute Force Login Protection: from n/a through <= 0.1.4.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
BruteGuard versions 0.1.4 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 that, when clicked by a site visitor, executes JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or malware distribution. The vulnerability affects the plugin's handling of user input without proper sanitization.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in visitors' browsers to steal sessions, credentials, or redirect users.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors to your site could have their sessions hijacked or credentials stolen if they click attacker-controlled links.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must trick a site visitor into clicking a malicious link (user interaction required). No authentication needed.
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