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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 UIUX Lab Uix Shortcodes uix-shortcodes allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Uix Shortcodes: from n/a through <= 2.0.4.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Uix Shortcodes versions 2.0.4 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. An attacker with low-level site access can craft a malicious shortcode or input that executes JavaScript in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect multiple users across the site.
What an attacker can do
Inject JavaScript code that runs in other users' browsers, potentially stealing session tokens or performing actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users with low privileges can compromise other users' sessions or perform unauthorized actions; site-wide XSS exposure.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have low-level authenticated access to the site; victim must view a page containing the malicious shortcode.
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