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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The Easy Flashcards plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 0.1. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the 'ef_settings_submenu' page. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update settings and inject malicious web scripts via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Easy Flashcards versions 0.1 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the application. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when clicked by a user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement of the application interface.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a user's browser to steal session data or credentials.
Potential impact on your site
Users visiting Easy Flashcards could have their sessions compromised or personal data stolen via malicious scripts.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must trick a user into clicking a malicious link or visiting a crafted page.
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