October cms user plugin 1.4.5 persistent crosssite scripting Vulnerability / Exploit

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Exploits / Vulnerability Discovered : 2018-04-26 | Type : webapps | Platform : php
This exploit / vulnerability October cms user plugin 1.4.5 persistent crosssite scripting is for educational purposes only and if it is used you will do on your own risk!

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# Exploit Title: October CMS User Plugin v1.4.5 - Persistent Cross-Site Scripting
# Date: 2018-04-03
# Author: 0xB9
# Software Link: https://octobercms.com/plugin/rainlab-user
# Version: 1.4.5
# Tested on: Ubuntu 17.10
# CVE: CVE-2018-10366

#1. Description:
Front-end user management for October CMS. Allows visitors to create a website.

#2. Proof of Concept:

Persistent XSS
- Go to the account page localhost/OctoberCMS/account/
- Register & enter the following for your full name <p """><SCRIPT>alert("XSS")</SCRIPT>">
- You will be alerted everytime you visit the account page localhost/OctoberCMS/account/

#3. Solution:
Update to 1.4.6