What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in dozyde Cookie Nonsense for YT yt-cookie-nonsense allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Cookie Nonsense for YT: from n/a through <= 1.2.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Cookie Nonsense for YT versions 1.2.0 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability. An attacker with low-level site access can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they interact with the affected component. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect multiple parts of the site.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers to steal data or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Users' sessions and data can be compromised; attackers may steal credentials or perform unauthorized actions as legitimate users.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker needs low-level site access (e.g., subscriber or contributor account) and the victim must interact with a crafted link or page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
November 19, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated