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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/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 arsdehnel Simple Modal simplemodal allows Cross-Site Scripting (XSS).This issue affects Simple Modal: from n/a through <= 0.3.3.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Simple Modal versions 0.3.3 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into modal content. An attacker can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by a site user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in the user's browser within the context of the affected site. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a user's browser when they interact with a modal.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors can have their sessions hijacked, credentials stolen, or see defaced content if they interact with a compromised modal.
Conditions required to exploit
User must visit a page or click a link containing the malicious payload; no authentication required.
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