What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Ben Huson WP Geo wp-geo allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Geo: from n/a through <= 3.5.1.
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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 Ben Huson WP Geo wp-geo allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Geo: from n/a through <= 3.5.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
WP Geo versions 3.5.1 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect other users viewing the site. An attacker with low-level access can inject code that executes in victims' browsers, potentially stealing session data or performing actions on their behalf.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they view affected pages.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other site visitors; session hijacking and unauthorized actions are possible.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege account and the victim must visit a page containing the injected payload.
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