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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The Employee Directory plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘noaccess_msg’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 4.5.1 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
The Employee Directory plugin for WordPress contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 4.5.1. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers, potentially stealing session data or performing actions on their behalf. The vulnerability affects the site scope, meaning the injected code can impact multiple parts of the site.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers and affects multiple site areas.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users' sessions and data are at risk; attackers can steal credentials or perform unauthorized actions across the site.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).
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