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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/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 tychesoftwares Arconix Shortcodes arconix-shortcodes allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Arconix Shortcodes: from n/a through <= 2.1.16.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Arconix Shortcodes versions 2.1.16 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of site visitors. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a malicious link—and can affect other users and site functionality. Update to a version newer than 2.1.16 to resolve this issue.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in visitors' browsers, stealing cookies, session tokens, or performing actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors' accounts and data are at risk; attackers can deface content, steal credentials, or redirect users to phishing sites.
Conditions required to exploit
No authentication required. Attacker must trick a site visitor into clicking a malicious link or visiting a crafted page.
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