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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 Iulia Cazan Latest Post Shortcode latest-post-shortcode allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Latest Post Shortcode: from n/a through <= 14.0.3.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Latest Post Shortcode versions up to 14.0.3 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts through the plugin's shortcode functionality. When other users view pages containing the affected shortcode, the injected script executes in their browser, potentially compromising their session or stealing data.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view pages with the affected shortcode.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can inject persistent malicious code affecting all site visitors who view affected pages.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site and the victim must view a page containing the malicious shortcode.
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