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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The List Subpages plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘title’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.6 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
List Sub Pages versions 1.0.6 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability affects the scope beyond the vulnerable component itself. An attacker with low-level site access can craft malicious input that executes in other users' browsers, potentially compromising site security and user data.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users with low privileges can inject scripts affecting other site users and potentially the broader site.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have low-level authenticated access to the site; no user interaction required.
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