What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in CryoutCreations Nirvana allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Nirvana: from n/a through 1.6.3.
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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 CryoutCreations Nirvana allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Nirvana: from n/a through 1.6.3.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Nirvana versions up to 1.6.3 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the scope beyond the vulnerable component. An attacker with low-level access can craft a payload that executes in other users' browsers, potentially compromising session data or site functionality.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they interact with affected content.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other site visitors; session hijacking or credential theft is possible depending on site configuration.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege account and the victim must click a link or visit a page containing the malicious payload.
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