What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Buooy Buooy Sticky Header buooy-sticky-header allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Buooy Sticky Header: from n/a through <= 0.5.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Buooy Sticky Header versions 0.5.2 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the site. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when visited by a site administrator or user, 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
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript code in users' browsers when they visit a crafted link.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers can steal admin sessions, modify site content, or harvest user credentials without direct access to your site.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
A site visitor must click a malicious link or visit a page containing the attacker's payload.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
November 9, 2024
CVE published
May 11, 2026
Record updated