What the vulnerability does
01Description
Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in WP Debugging <= 2.12.2 versions.
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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
What the vulnerability does
Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in WP Debugging <= 2.12.2 versions.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
WP Debugging through version 2.12.2 contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the site. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when clicked by a site visitor or administrator, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or malware distribution.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in visitors' browsers to steal credentials or hijack sessions.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors and admins who click attacker-controlled links may have sessions hijacked or credentials stolen.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must trick a site visitor or admin into clicking a malicious link (user interaction required).
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