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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 Shahjada Visitor Stats Widget visitor-stats-widget allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Visitor Stats Widget: from n/a through <= 1.5.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The Visitor Stats Widget contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the widget. An attacker can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by a site administrator or user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the victim.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a user's browser when they visit a crafted page or click a malicious link.
Potential impact on your site
Administrators or users viewing the widget could have their sessions hijacked, credentials stolen, or be tricked into performing unauthorized actions.
Conditions required to exploit
The victim must visit a page containing the attacker's malicious payload or click a link the attacker provides.
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