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CVSS vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N
What the vulnerability does
Joomla VirtueMart Shopping-Cart 4.0.12 contains a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts by manipulating the keyword parameter. Attackers can craft malicious URLs containing script payloads in the keyword parameter of the product-variants endpoint to execute arbitrary JavaScript in victim browsers and steal session tokens or credentials.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
VirtueMart Cart versions 4.0.12 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the application. An attacker can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by a site user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in users' browsers to steal session tokens or credentials.
Potential impact on your site
Users visiting affected pages may have their sessions compromised or credentials stolen without their knowledge.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must trick a user into clicking a malicious link or visiting a compromised page (user interaction required).
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