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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 Benjamin Pick Geolocation IP Detection geoip-detect allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Geolocation IP Detection: from n/a through <= 5.5.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Geolocation IP Detection versions 5.5.0 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they interact with affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the site.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers to steal data, modify page content, or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users' sessions can be compromised; attackers can steal credentials, modify site content, or redirect users to malicious sites.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege account and trick a user into visiting a crafted link or page.
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