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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/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 Shamalli Web Directory Free web-directory-free allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Web Directory Free: from n/a through <= 1.7.3.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Web Directory Free versions up to 1.7.3 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the application. An attacker can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by a site user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in users' browsers to steal sessions, credentials, or deface content.
Potential impact on your site
Users visiting affected pages may have sessions hijacked or credentials stolen; site reputation and user trust at risk.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must trick a user into visiting a malicious link or page (user interaction required); no authentication needed.
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