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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/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 Russell Jamieson AuthorSure authorsure allows Stored XSS.This issue affects AuthorSure: from n/a through <= 2.3.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
AuthorSure versions 2.3 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows high-privilege users to inject malicious scripts. An attacker with administrative or editor access can craft a request that executes JavaScript in other users' browsers when they interact with affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the integrity and confidentiality of site data.
What an attacker can do
Inject JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers to steal data or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
Administrators or editors with malicious intent can compromise other users' accounts or steal sensitive information from site visitors.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have high-level site access (admin/editor role) and the victim must visit a page containing the malicious payload.
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