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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 Custom Word Cloud plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘angle’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 0.3 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
Custom Word Cloud versions 0.3 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability affects the scope beyond the vulnerable component, potentially impacting other users and site functionality. Low-privileged accounts can exploit this without user interaction to read or modify sensitive data.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers and modify site content.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other visitors and site data integrity.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privileged user account; no user interaction required.
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