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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The SlimStat Analytics plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'fh' (fingerprint) parameter in all versions up to, and including, 5.3.5 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
SlimStat Analytics versions 5.3.5 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts affecting multiple users. The vulnerability requires no authentication or user interaction beyond normal site access. An attacker can inject code that executes in visitors' browsers, potentially stealing session data or redirecting users to malicious sites.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that executes in other users' browsers when they view affected pages.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors' browsers can be compromised; session tokens, cookies, or credentials may be stolen or users redirected to phishing sites.
Conditions required to exploit
Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required.
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