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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The Consensus Embed plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's consensus shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.6 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. 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
Consensus Embed versions 1.6 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability has scope change, meaning injected code can affect other users or components beyond the vulnerable feature. An attacker with low-level account access can craft malicious input that executes in other users' browsers.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers and affect other site components.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other users' sessions, potentially stealing credentials or modifying site content.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege account on the site; no user interaction required from victims.
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