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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The Display During Conditional Shortcode plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘message’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The Display During Conditional Shortcode plugin for WordPress contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 1.2. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers, including administrators. The vulnerability affects the scope beyond the plugin itself, potentially compromising site security and user data.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers, including administrators.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated attackers can steal admin credentials, modify site content, or inject malware affecting all site visitors.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account; no user interaction required.
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