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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
What the vulnerability does
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Vladimir Statsenko Terms descriptions terms-descriptions allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Terms descriptions: from n/a through <= 3.4.9.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Terms descriptions versions 3.4.9 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in how term descriptions are rendered. An authenticated user with high privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the site.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they view term descriptions.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated admins can inject scripts affecting other users' sessions, potentially compromising site security and user data.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have high-level admin privileges and the victim must visit a page displaying the malicious content.
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