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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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 AuburnForest DataMentor datamentor allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects DataMentor: from n/a through <= 1.7.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
DataMentor versions 1.7 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows an authenticated attacker to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a crafted link—and can affect other users or the site itself. The impact is limited to low-severity data exposure and site defacement.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers or the admin interface.
Potential impact on your site
Users' sessions could be hijacked, site content defaced, or sensitive data stolen via script injection.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a valid user account; victim must click a malicious link or visit a crafted page.
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