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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/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 Barn2 Plugins Document Library Lite document-library-lite allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Document Library Lite: from n/a through <= 1.1.7.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Document Library Lite versions up to 1.1.7 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to inject malicious scripts. An attacker with high-level privileges can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by a site administrator, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser session. This could lead to unauthorized actions or data theft within the WordPress admin panel.
What an attacker can do
Run malicious JavaScript in an admin's browser to steal session data or perform unauthorized admin actions.
Potential impact on your site
An admin account could be compromised if tricked into visiting a crafted link, potentially allowing unauthorized site modifications.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have high-level site privileges (admin or equivalent) and trick an admin into visiting a malicious link.
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