What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Kyle M Brown Step by Step step-by-step allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Step by Step: from n/a through <= 0.4.5.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Step by Step versions 0.4.5 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker with low-level user access can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect multiple users across the site.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers to steal data or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Users' sessions and data can be compromised if they view pages with injected malicious content.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker needs low-level user account; victim must view a page containing the injected script.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
November 19, 2024
CVE published
May 11, 2026
Record updated