CVE-2023-36688

Summary

CVE-2023-36688 is a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting version 1.0.7 of the Michael Mann Simple Site Verify plugin for authentication. An attacker can inject malicious scripts into a website's pages, which are then stored and executed every time the page is loaded, potentially stealing user credentials or executing other malicious actions. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to websites utilizing the affected plugin and can lead to unauthorized access and data theft. Administrators are urged to update the plugin to a secure version as soon as possible.

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