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CVSS vector
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 'a' 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 viewed by other users. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a malicious link—and can affect users across different security contexts. An attacker can steal session cookies, redirect users, or deface page content.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they visit a crafted link.
Potential impact on your site
Users visiting crafted URLs may have their sessions compromised or see altered page content; site reputation and user trust at risk.
Conditions required to exploit
No authentication required. The victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page.
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