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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 Lloyd Saunders Author Box After Posts author-box-after-posts allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Author Box After Posts: from n/a through <= 1.6.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Author Box After Posts versions 1.6 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 site visitors across different security contexts.
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
Site visitors' accounts and data are at risk if a low-privilege user injects malicious code into author box content.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker needs a low-privilege account on the site; victim must view a page containing the injected content.
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