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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/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 QuantumCloud Highlight highlight allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Highlight: from n/a through <= 2.0.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Highlight versions up to 2.0.2 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows an authenticated administrator to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically a victim clicking a malicious link—and can affect other users' sessions and data. Update to version 2.0.3 or later to remediate.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers and steal session data or credentials.
Potential impact on your site
An admin account could be compromised to inject scripts affecting other admins or users, potentially leading to account takeover.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have administrator privileges and the victim must click a malicious link or visit a crafted page.
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