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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 photonicgnostic Library Bookshelves library-bookshelves allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Library Bookshelves: from n/a through <= 5.8.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Library Bookshelves versions 5.8 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the application. An attacker can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by a user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement of the application interface.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a user's browser to steal session data or credentials.
Potential impact on your site
Users visiting crafted malicious links could have their sessions compromised or credentials stolen, affecting site security and user trust.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker needs to trick a user into visiting a malicious link or page (user interaction required). No authentication needed.
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