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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The salavat counter Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'image_url' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 0.9.5 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-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 Salavat Counter plugin for WordPress contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 0.9.5. An authenticated administrator with high privileges can inject malicious scripts that affect other users or the site scope. The vulnerability requires specific attack conditions but can compromise site integrity and expose user data.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers or affect the site.
Potential impact on your site
An admin account could be compromised to inject scripts affecting other users or site functionality.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have high-level administrator privileges and specific attack conditions must be met.
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