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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 Software Issue Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘noaccess_msg parameter in all versions up to, and including, 5.0.1 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 Software Issue Manager plugin contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 5.0.0. An attacker with low-level user access can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers, potentially stealing session data or performing actions on their behalf. The vulnerability affects the entire site scope due to how the plugin processes user input.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers and steal their session data or perform actions as them.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users' accounts and data are at risk; attackers can hijack sessions or modify content without admin knowledge.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site; no user interaction required from victims.
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