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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/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 Harknell AWSOM News Announcement allows Stored XSS.This issue affects AWSOM News Announcement: from n/a through 1.6.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
AWSOM News Announcement versions up to 1.6.0 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to inject malicious scripts. An attacker with high-level privileges can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by a site administrator, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser session. This could lead to unauthorized actions or data theft within the administrator's context.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in an administrator's browser session.
Potential impact on your site
Administrators visiting crafted links could have their sessions compromised or be tricked into performing unintended actions.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have high-level site privileges; administrator must visit a malicious link or page.
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