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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The Testimonial Post type plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘auto_play’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The Testimonial Post type plugin contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. These scripts execute in the browsers of other site visitors, potentially compromising their sessions or stealing data. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 1.2.1. Site administrators should update to a patched version when available.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers and steals their session data or credentials.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated attackers can compromise visitor sessions and steal sensitive information from your site users.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account (e.g., contributor or subscriber) on the site.
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