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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 Secure Copy Content Protection and Content Locking plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'X-Forwarded-For' HTTP header in all versions up to, and including, 4.9.8 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
The Secure Copy Content Protection and Content Locking plugin for WordPress contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 4.9.8. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in users' browsers when they visit affected pages. The vulnerability requires no authentication or user interaction beyond visiting a compromised page. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 4.9.8 immediately.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in visitors' browsers, potentially stealing session tokens or redirecting users.
Potential impact on your site
Visitor accounts and data at risk; malicious scripts can steal credentials, redirect traffic, or deface content.
Conditions required to exploit
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required beyond visiting an affected page.
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