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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 Greg Winiarski WPAdverts wpadverts allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects WPAdverts: from n/a through <= 2.2.4.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
WPAdverts versions up to 2.2.4 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. When another user views a page containing the injected content, the script executes in their browser with their privileges. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the site.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view affected pages, potentially stealing data or performing actions as those users.
Potential impact on your site
Attackers with basic user accounts can compromise other users' sessions and data; site reputation and user trust are at risk.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege account (e.g., subscriber or contributor) and a victim must view a page containing the injected script.
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