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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 zodiac Akismet htaccess writer akismet-htaccess-writer allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Akismet htaccess writer: from n/a through <= 1.0.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The Akismet htaccess writer contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by site visitors. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a malicious link—and can affect multiple users across the site. Attackers need no authentication to exploit this flaw.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in visitors' browsers, potentially stealing session cookies or redirecting users.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors may be compromised; their browsers could execute attacker code, leading to credential theft or malware infection.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must trick a site visitor into clicking a malicious link or visiting a crafted page.
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