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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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 Alan Petersen Author WIP Progress Bar author-work-in-progress-bar allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Author WIP Progress Bar: from n/a through <= 1.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The Author WIP Progress Bar plugin contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 1.0. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers, potentially affecting site visitors and administrators. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger. Update to a version newer than 1.0.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers, stealing session tokens or performing actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can compromise other users' accounts or sessions; administrators may be targeted to gain site control.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege account on the site; victim must visit a page containing the malicious payload.
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