What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in fayjur Pdf Embedder Fay pdf-embedder-fay allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Pdf Embedder Fay: from n/a through <= 1.10.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
PDF Embedder Fay versions up to 1.10.1 contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. An attacker with low-level site access can craft a malicious link that, when clicked by another user, executes JavaScript in their browser session. The vulnerability affects the scope beyond the vulnerable component, potentially compromising other site functionality.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject and execute JavaScript code in other users' browsers to steal session data or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can be tricked into executing attacker-controlled JavaScript, risking account compromise and data theft.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker needs a low-privilege site account and must trick a user into clicking a malicious link.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
November 19, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated