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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
What the vulnerability does
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Wasiliy Strecker / ContestGallery developer Contest Gallery contest-gallery allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Contest Gallery: from n/a through <= 24.0.3.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Contest Gallery versions up to 24.0.3 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 site visitor, executes JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement. The vulnerability affects all users of the application.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in visitors' browsers to steal sessions, credentials, or deface content.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors to your site could have their sessions hijacked or credentials stolen if they click attacker-controlled links.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must trick a user into clicking a malicious link or visiting a crafted page (user interaction required).
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