What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Doofinder Doofinder doofinder allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Doofinder: from n/a through <= 0.5.4.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Doofinder versions up to 0.5.4 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when visited by a user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's 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
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a victim's browser to steal data or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Users visiting Doofinder through a malicious link could have their sessions compromised or credentials stolen.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must trick a user into clicking a malicious link or visiting a compromised page (user interaction required).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
November 9, 2024
CVE published
May 11, 2026
Record updated