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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 TinyMCE shortcode Addon plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'btnrel' Shortcode Attribute in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.0 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 TinyMCE shortcode Addon for 360crest contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 1.0.0. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers, potentially compromising their sessions or stealing data. The vulnerability affects the scope beyond the vulnerable component itself.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers and affect the wider site.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other site visitors and administrators.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must be authenticated with low-level user privileges; no user interaction required.
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