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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 Atakan Au Automatically Hierarchic Categories in Menu automatically-hierarchic-categories-in-menu allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Automatically Hierarchic Categories in Menu: from n/a through <= 2.0.9.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Automatically Hierarchic Categories in Menu versions 2.0.9 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 the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the site.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers, potentially stealing session tokens or modifying page content.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other visitors; site admins should update the plugin immediately.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege account and trick a user into visiting a crafted link or page.
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