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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 Wp Enhanced Free Downloads EDD allows DOM-Based XSS. This issue affects Free Downloads EDD: from n/a through 1.0.4.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Free Downloads EDD through version 1.0.4 contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. When a victim visits a page containing the attacker's payload, the script executes in their browser with their permissions. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions on the site.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in other users' browsers when they view affected pages.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can compromise other users' sessions or steal their data; site reputation and user trust at risk.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a user account with low privileges; victim must visit a page containing the malicious payload.
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