What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Bert Movie Database movie-database allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Movie Database: from n/a through <= 1.0.11.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Movie Database versions up to 1.0.11 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to inject malicious scripts. An attacker with admin privileges can craft a request that, when visited by another user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the integrity and confidentiality of site data.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious JavaScript that executes in other users' browsers when they visit affected pages.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Compromised admin accounts can inject scripts affecting all site visitors, potentially stealing credentials or modifying site content.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have administrator privileges and the victim must visit a page containing the malicious payload.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
October 18, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated