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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 Peter Westwood Post By Email post-by-email allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Post By Email: from n/a through <= 1.0.4b.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Post By Email versions 1.0.4b 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 site user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in the user's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement of site content.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a user's browser to steal session tokens, credentials, or modify page content.
Potential impact on your site
Users visiting malicious links could have their sessions hijacked or credentials stolen, compromising site security and user data.
Conditions required to exploit
The victim must visit a malicious link or page crafted by the attacker while logged into the site.
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