What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Marco Gasi Language Switcher for Transposh allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Language Switcher for Transposh: from n/a through 1.5.9.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Language Switcher for Transposh versions up to 1.5.9 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the site. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when clicked by a site visitor, executes arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in visitors' browsers to steal sessions, credentials, or deface the site.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Visitors clicking attacker-controlled links may have their sessions hijacked or credentials stolen; site reputation and data security at risk.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must trick a site visitor into clicking a malicious link (user interaction required). No authentication needed.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
April 22, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated