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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 <= 2.2.5.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
WPAdverts versions up to 2.2.5 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. Update to version 2.3.2 or later.
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 data theft.
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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