What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Paul Jura & Nicolas Montigny PJ News Ticker allows Stored XSS.This issue affects PJ News Ticker: from n/a through 1.9.5.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
PJ News Ticker versions up to 1.9.5 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. An attacker with low-level access can craft a request that executes JavaScript in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the site.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers to steal data, modify page content, or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated attackers can compromise user sessions, steal credentials, or deface content visible to other site visitors.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker needs a low-privilege account and must trick a user into visiting a malicious link or page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
February 29, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated