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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 whiletrue Most And Least Read Posts Widget most-and-least-read-posts-widget allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Most And Least Read Posts Widget: from n/a through <= 2.5.20.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The Most And Least Read Posts Widget for WordPress contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 2.5.20. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other site visitors. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the integrity and confidentiality of site data.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they view affected pages.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other visitors' sessions, potentially stealing credentials or modifying site content.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account and trick a site visitor into viewing a page with the injected payload.
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