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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 Chris Mok GNA Search Shortcode gna-search-shortcode allows Stored XSS.This issue affects GNA Search Shortcode: from n/a through <= 0.9.5.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
GNA Search Shortcode versions 0.9.5 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user 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
Authenticated users can compromise other site visitors' sessions, steal credentials, or deface content without admin-level access.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege account (e.g., subscriber or contributor) and the victim must view a page containing the malicious payload.
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