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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/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 vanquish User Extra Fields wp-user-extra-fields allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects User Extra Fields: from n/a through <= 16.8.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
User Extra Fields versions 16.8 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the application. An attacker can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by a site user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a user's browser to steal session tokens or credentials.
Potential impact on your site
Site users' sessions and data can be compromised if they visit attacker-controlled pages or click malicious links.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must trick a user into visiting a malicious link or page (user interaction required). No authentication needed.
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