What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Firelight Firelight Lightbox easy-fancybox allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Firelight Lightbox: from n/a through <= 2.3.3.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Firelight Lightbox versions 2.3.3 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to inject malicious scripts. An attacker with admin privileges can craft a request that, when a user visits an affected page, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the victim.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Run malicious JavaScript in a user's browser to steal session cookies, credentials, or perform unauthorized actions.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Compromised admin accounts can inject persistent XSS payloads affecting all site visitors, leading to data theft or site defacement.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have administrator privileges and the victim must visit a page containing the injected payload.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
October 28, 2024
CVE published
May 12, 2026
Record updated