What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Gianni Porto IntoTheDark allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects IntoTheDark: from n/a through 1.0.5.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
IntoTheDark versions up to 1.0.5 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction—victims must visit a crafted link or page. When exploited, the injected code runs in the victim's browser with access to their session data and site permissions.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in victims' browsers and steal session data or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Users visiting crafted links could have their sessions hijacked or be tricked into performing unintended actions on the site.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page; no authentication required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
August 29, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated