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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The Text Snippets plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's `ts` shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 0.0.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Text Snippets versions 0.0.1 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts affecting other users on the site. The vulnerability requires low-level authentication and can impact confidentiality and integrity. Sites running affected versions should update to a newer release.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers and modify site content.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other visitors; data theft or site defacement possible.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have low-level authenticated access to the site.
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