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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 Brecht Custom Related Posts custom-related-posts allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Custom Related Posts: from n/a through <= 1.7.4.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Custom Related Posts versions 1.7.4 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability. An attacker with low-level site access can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect multiple site components. Update to a version newer than 1.7.4.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers, potentially stealing session data or performing actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
Site visitors' sessions and data could be compromised if an attacker with low-level access injects malicious content.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker needs low-level site access (e.g., contributor or subscriber account) and the victim must view a page containing the injected script.
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