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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
What the vulnerability does
The Ajax Load More - Filters plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'taxonomy_include_children' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.4.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Ajax Load More - Filters versions 3.4.1 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts into the site. The vulnerability affects the filter functionality and can impact all site visitors. No user interaction is required for exploitation.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in visitors' browsers and steals data or performs actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors' browsers can be compromised; attackers may steal session tokens, credentials, or redirect users to malicious sites.
Conditions required to exploit
Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required.
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