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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 Administrative Shortcodes plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'login' and 'logout' shortcode attributes in all versions up to, and including, 0.3.4 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
Administrative Shortcodes versions 0.3.4 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers, including administrators. The vulnerability affects the scope beyond the component itself, potentially compromising site security and user data.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers, including administrators.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated attackers can steal admin sessions, modify site content, or compromise user accounts.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege authenticated account on the site.
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