What the vulnerability does
01Description
Unauthenticated Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in Manual - Documentation, Knowledge Base & Education WordPress Theme <= 7.5.4 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 Manual - Documentation, Knowledge Base & Education WordPress Theme <= 7.5.4 versions.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The Manual WordPress theme contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 7.5.4. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in visitors' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a crafted link—and can affect multiple users across the site. Update the theme immediately to a patched version.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in visitors' browsers, stealing session cookies or redirecting users to phishing sites.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors' browsers can be compromised; their session tokens or credentials may be stolen; site reputation damaged.
Conditions required to exploit
No authentication required. Attacker must trick a user into clicking a malicious link or visiting a compromised page.
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