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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 Averta LTD Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme allows DOM-Based XSS. This issue affects Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme: from n/a through 2.17.16.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Averta's Shortcodes and extra features for Phlox theme. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers, including site administrators. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger and affects the integrity and confidentiality of site data.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers, potentially stealing session tokens or admin credentials.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can compromise other users' accounts or steal admin credentials through stored XSS attacks.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account and trick a site visitor into viewing a page containing the malicious payload.
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