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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 Meks Meks Flexible Shortcodes meks-flexible-shortcodes allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Meks Flexible Shortcodes: from n/a through <= 1.3.7.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Meks Flexible Shortcodes versions 1.3.7 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 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
Site visitors' accounts and data are at risk if a low-privilege user injects malicious shortcodes into pages.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege account on the site; victim must view a page containing the injected shortcode.
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