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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 gnanavelshenll WP Custom Post Popup custom-post-popup allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects WP Custom Post Popup: from n/a through <= 1.0.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
WP Custom Post Popup versions 1.0.1 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers, including site administrators. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a crafted link—and can affect the entire site if an admin is targeted.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers, potentially stealing credentials or performing actions as those users.
Potential impact on your site
Attackers with basic user accounts can compromise admin accounts or other users' sessions through script injection.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account and the victim must click a malicious link or visit a crafted page.
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