What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Lordicon Lordicon Animated Icons allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Lordicon Animated Icons: from n/a through 2.0.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Lordicon Animated Icons versions up to 2.0.1 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. An attacker with low-level account access can craft a malicious request that, when a victim visits a page, 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 other users' browsers to steal data or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users' sessions and data are at risk; attackers can impersonate users or modify site content seen by victims.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker needs a low-privilege account; victim must visit a page containing the malicious payload.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 29, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated