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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The Contact Form 7 Database Addon plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘tmpD’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The Database Addon for Contact Form 7 (CFDB7) versions 1.3.1 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in a victim's browser when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect other users or the site itself depending on context.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in visitors' browsers to steal data, redirect users, or deface content.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors to your site may be compromised; their session data, credentials, or personal information could be stolen.
Conditions required to exploit
Victim must visit a page containing the attacker's malicious input; no authentication required.
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