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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
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Kofi Mokome Message Filter for Contact Form 7 cf7-message-filter allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Message Filter for Contact Form 7: from n/a through <= 1.6.3.8.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Message Filter for Contact Form 7 versions up to 1.6.3.8 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts into form submissions that execute in the browsers of site administrators and other users viewing the filtered messages. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically a victim clicking a malicious link or visiting a compromised page—and affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the site.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in the browsers of site admins and users viewing filtered form messages.
Potential impact on your site
Attackers can steal admin session cookies, modify site content, or redirect users to phishing pages via form submissions.
Conditions required to exploit
No authentication required. Victim must click a link or visit a page containing the malicious payload.
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