What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Archetyped Favicon Rotator allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Favicon Rotator: from n/a through 1.2.10.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Favicon Rotator versions 1.2.10 and earlier 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 to steal session tokens, credentials, or perform actions as that user.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Administrators and users who click attacker-supplied links risk having their sessions compromised or their accounts used to modify site content.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must trick a user into clicking a malicious link or visiting a crafted page (user interaction required). No authentication needed.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 28, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated