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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 Milan Petrovic GD bbPress Tools gd-bbpress-tools allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects GD bbPress Tools: from n/a through <= 3.5.3.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
GD bbPress Tools versions 3.5.3 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker with low-level site access can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they interact with affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger. Impact is limited to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement within the affected scope.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers to steal session data or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
Users' accounts and data are at risk if they interact with pages containing injected malicious code; site reputation and user trust may be damaged.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker needs low-level site access (e.g., subscriber or contributor account) and the victim must visit or interact with a page containing the injected payload.
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