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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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 Ronald Huereca Custom Query Blocks post-type-archive-mapping allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Custom Query Blocks: from n/a through <= 5.5.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Custom Query Blocks versions 5.5.0 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability. An attacker with low-level site access can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they interact with affected blocks. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 5.5.0.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they view or interact with affected blocks.
Potential impact on your site
Users' sessions could be compromised, sensitive data stolen, or site functionality disrupted through injected scripts.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker needs low-level site access (e.g., contributor or editor role) and the victim must view a page containing the malicious block.
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