What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in rafasashi SVG Captcha svg-captcha allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects SVG Captcha: from n/a through <= 1.0.11.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
SVG Captcha versions 1.0.11 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the captcha interface. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when visited by a user, executes JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or malware distribution.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a user's browser when they interact with the captcha.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Users visiting your site may have their sessions compromised, credentials stolen, or be redirected to malicious content.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
The victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page that triggers the vulnerable captcha.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
October 29, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated