What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in PayU India PayU India payu-india allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects PayU India: from n/a through <= 3.8.8.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
PayU India versions up to 3.8.8 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when clicked by a user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or malware distribution. The vulnerability affects the scope beyond the vulnerable component.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a user's browser to steal session data, credentials, or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Users visiting PayU India pages can have their sessions compromised or credentials stolen if they click attacker-controlled links.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must trick a user into clicking a malicious link or visiting a crafted page. No authentication required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 15, 2024
CVE published
May 11, 2026
Record updated