What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Justin Fletcher Role Includer role-includer allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Role Includer: from n/a through <= 1.6.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Role Includer versions 1.6 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a malicious link—and can affect multiple users across the site. Attackers need no authentication to exploit this flaw.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers, potentially stealing session tokens or performing actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Users visiting affected pages could have their sessions compromised or be redirected to malicious sites; site reputation at risk.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page; no authentication required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
December 13, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated