What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Nazmul Ahsan MDC YouTube Downloader mdc-youtube-downloader allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects MDC YouTube Downloader: from n/a through <= 3.0.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
MDC YouTube Downloader versions 3.0.0 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. An attacker with low-level access can craft a request that executes JavaScript in other users' browsers when they interact with the affected page. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the site.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject and execute JavaScript code in other users' browsers to steal data, modify page content, or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Users' sessions and data are at risk if they interact with malicious content injected by authenticated attackers.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker needs a low-privilege user account and must trick a victim into visiting a malicious link or page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
November 19, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated