What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Active Websight SEO Backlink Monitor allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects SEO Backlink Monitor: from n/a through 1.5.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
SEO Backlink Monitor versions up to 1.5.0 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 clicked by a user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's 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 data or perform unauthorized actions.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Users of SEO Backlink Monitor are at risk of account compromise and data theft 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 (user interaction required).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 27, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated