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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The rognone plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'mode' parameter in versions up to, and including, 0.6.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Rognone versions 0.6.2 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction—victims must visit a crafted link or page. When exploited, the injected script executes in the victim's browser with access to their session data and site content.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that execute in a victim's browser and steal session data or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
Users visiting crafted links could have their sessions hijacked or be redirected to phishing pages; site reputation may suffer.
Conditions required to exploit
No authentication required. Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page.
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