What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Peter Raschendorfer Smart External Link Click Monitor [Link Log] allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Smart External Link Click Monitor [Link Log]: from n/a through 5.0.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Smart External Link Click Monitor versions up to 5.0.2 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the application. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when visited by a site administrator or user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the victim.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a user's browser when they visit a crafted link.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Administrators or users visiting malicious links could have their sessions hijacked or credentials stolen.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
A site user must click a malicious link or visit a page containing the attacker's payload.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
December 14, 2023
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated