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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 PenciDesign Penci Shortcodes & Performance penci-shortcodes allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Penci Shortcodes & Performance: from n/a through < 6.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Penci Shortcodes & Performance versions 6.1 and earlier contain a stored 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 the application.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers and steal their session data or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
Site visitors' accounts and data are at risk if low-privilege users can inject scripts into public-facing content.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account and the victim must view a page containing the injected script.
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