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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 Ahmad Awais WP Super Edit wp-super-edit allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WP Super Edit: from n/a through <= 2.5.4.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
WP Super Edit versions 2.5.4 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by site visitors. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a malicious link—and can affect multiple users across the site. Attackers need no authentication to exploit this flaw.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in visitors' browsers, stealing cookies, session tokens, or redirecting users to phishing sites.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors' accounts and data are at risk; site reputation and trust are compromised if used for phishing or malware distribution.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker crafts a malicious link; a site visitor must click it or visit a compromised page.
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