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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The WordPress Infinite Scroll – Ajax Load More plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the data-button-label HTML attribute in all versions up to, and including, 7.4.0.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Ajax Load More contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 7.4.0.1. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other site visitors, potentially compromising their sessions or stealing data. The vulnerability affects the plugin's core functionality and can impact the entire site.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers and affects the entire site.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting all site visitors; may lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or malware distribution.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must be logged in with low-level user privileges (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).
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