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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 Rescue Themes Rescue Shortcodes allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Rescue Shortcodes: from n/a through 3.3.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Rescue Shortcodes through version 3.3 contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability in shortcode processing. An attacker with low-level site access can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect multiple site components. Update to a version newer than 3.3.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they view pages with affected shortcodes.
Potential impact on your site
Site visitors' sessions and data could be compromised if an attacker with contributor access injects malicious shortcodes.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker needs low-level site access (e.g., contributor role) and the victim must view a page containing the malicious shortcode.
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