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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 Passionate Programmer Peter WP Data Access wp-data-access allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects WP Data Access: from n/a through <= 5.5.36.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
WP Data Access versions 5.5.36 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they interact with affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect other site users. Update to a version newer than 5.5.36.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers to steal data or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can compromise other users' sessions or steal sensitive data through script injection on your site.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege account (e.g., subscriber or contributor) and the victim must visit a page containing the injected payload.
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