What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Hossni Mubarak JobWP jobwp allows Stored XSS.This issue affects JobWP: from n/a through <= 2.4.5.
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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 Hossni Mubarak JobWP jobwp allows Stored XSS.This issue affects JobWP: from n/a through <= 2.4.5.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
JobWP versions up to 2.4.5 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when clicked by a site visitor, executes arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement. Update to version 2.4.8 or later to resolve the issue.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in visitors' browsers when they click a crafted link.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors' sessions and credentials can be compromised; site content can be altered in their browsers.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker needs to trick a site visitor into clicking a malicious link (no authentication required).
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