CVSS base score
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/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 msmitley WP Cookie Consent wp-cookie-consent allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Cookie Consent: from n/a through <= 1.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
WP Cookie Consent versions 1.0 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability requires an admin to visit a crafted page or link. Successful exploitation can compromise site integrity and expose visitor data.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs on the site and affects visitors or other admins.
Potential impact on your site
An admin account could be used to inject malicious code affecting your site's functionality and visitor trust.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have administrator access and trick an admin into visiting a malicious link or page.
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