CVSS base score
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
What the vulnerability does
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Automattic GHActivity allows Stored XSS.This issue affects GHActivity: from n/a through 2.0.0-alpha.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
GHActivity versions up to 2.0.0-alpha contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows an authenticated user to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a crafted link—and can affect other users viewing the same page. An attacker with low privileges can read or modify limited data and disrupt site functionality.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages.
Potential impact on your site
Users' sessions and data may be compromised; attackers can steal credentials or perform actions on behalf of victims.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege account and the victim must click a link or visit a page containing the payload.
Key dates
External resources
Related vulnerabilities
