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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 Greg Winiarski WPAdverts wpadverts allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WPAdverts: from n/a through <= 2.2.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
WPAdverts versions up to 2.2.1 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. When another user views a page containing the injected content, the script executes in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the victim.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view affected pages, potentially stealing sessions or credentials.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can compromise other users' accounts or perform unauthorized actions; site reputation and user trust at risk.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site; victim must visit a page containing the injected content.
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