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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 Maarten Links shortcode links-shortcode allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Links shortcode: from n/a through <= 1.8.3.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The Links shortcode in Maarten's product versions 1.8.3 and earlier contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts through the shortcode that execute in other users' browsers when they view the affected page. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the site.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view pages with the vulnerable shortcode.
Potential impact on your site
Attackers with low-level accounts can deface content, steal session tokens, or redirect users to malicious sites.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have low-level authenticated access and the victim must view a page containing the malicious shortcode.
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