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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 Royal WordPress Backup & Restore Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'wpr_pending_template' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.16 due to insufficient input validation. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick an administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The Royal WordPress Backup plugin versions 1.0.16 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in a visitor's browser when they interact with the plugin's interface. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect other users or the site itself depending on the injection point.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in visitors' browsers to steal data, redirect users, or deface content.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors may be redirected, have data stolen, or see altered content; site reputation and user trust at risk.
Conditions required to exploit
Visitor must click a malicious link or visit a compromised page; no authentication required.
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