GDY Modular Content WordPress Plugin Reflected Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
Vulnerability
A reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the GDY Modular Content plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions through 0.9.92. The issue arises from the use of the add_query_arg function without proper escaping, allowing unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts. These scripts could be executed if a user is tricked into clicking a link that contains the injected script.
Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability allows for reflected cross-site scripting, where an attacker can inject scripts that are executed in the context of the user's browser.
Remediation
Users are advised to update the GDY Modular Content plugin to version 0.9.93 or later.
Vulnerability Rating
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