What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Photo Gallery Team Photo Gallery by Ays allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Photo Gallery by Ays: from n/a through 5.5.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Photo Gallery by Ays versions up to 5.5.2 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when visited by a site visitor, executes JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or malware distribution. The vulnerability affects the scope beyond the plugin itself.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in visitors' browsers to steal sessions, credentials, or redirect users.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Visitors' accounts and data are at risk if they interact with attacker-controlled links on your site.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker crafts a malicious link; a site visitor must click it or visit a compromised page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 27, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated