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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 wpWave Hide My WP hide_my_wp allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Hide My WP: from n/a through <= 6.2.12.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Hide My WP versions up to 6.2.12 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts. An attacker can craft a request that stores JavaScript in the application, which executes when other users—including administrators—view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger but can affect multiple users across the site.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they visit affected pages.
Potential impact on your site
Attackers can steal admin session cookies, modify site content, or redirect users to malicious sites.
Conditions required to exploit
No authentication required. Victim must visit a page containing the injected payload.
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