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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 etruel WP Views Counter wpecounter allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Views Counter: from n/a through <= 2.0.3.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
WP Views Counter versions 2.0.3 and earlier contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. 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 sensitive data. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they view affected pages.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other visitors; compromises site security and visitor trust.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege authenticated account; victim must visit a page containing the injected script.
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