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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 Chad Butler WP-Members wp-members allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP-Members: from n/a through <= 3.5.4.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
WP-Members versions 3.5.4 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. An attacker with low-level site access can craft a request that executes JavaScript in other users' browsers, potentially stealing session tokens or performing actions on their behalf. The vulnerability requires user interaction—the victim must visit a page containing the malicious payload.
What an attacker can do
Inject JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers and steals their session data or performs actions as them.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can be tricked into executing attacker-controlled JavaScript, risking account compromise and unauthorized site modifications.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker needs a low-privilege account on the site; victim must visit a page with the malicious payload.
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