What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in RobertoAlicata ra_qrcode ra-qrcode allows Stored XSS.This issue affects ra_qrcode: from n/a through <= 2.1.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
ra_qrcode versions up to 2.1.0 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows an authenticated user to inject malicious scripts. When a victim visits a page containing the attacker's payload, the script executes in their browser with their privileges. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions on the site.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other site visitors, risking account compromise and data theft.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must be authenticated with low-level privileges; victim must visit a page containing the malicious payload.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
November 18, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated