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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 Brajesh Singh WordPress Widgets Shortcode wp-widgets-shortcode allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WordPress Widgets Shortcode: from n/a through <= 1.0.3.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
WordPress Widgets Shortcode plugin versions 1.0.3 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 site visitors across different security contexts.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers to steal data or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
Site visitors' accounts and data are at risk if a low-privilege user (contributor or subscriber) injects malicious code.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account and trick a site visitor into viewing a page with the malicious payload.
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