What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in elenkadark uCAT – Next Story ucat-next-story allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects uCAT – Next Story: from n/a through <= 2.0.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
uCAT – Next Story versions 2.0.0 and earlier 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 user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a user's browser to steal session data, credentials, or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Users visiting crafted malicious links could have their sessions compromised or personal data stolen through client-side script execution.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must trick a user into visiting a malicious link or page (user interaction required). No authentication needed.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
October 29, 2024
CVE published
May 12, 2026
Record updated