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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 Gallery Ape Photo Gallery – Image Gallery by Ape gallery-images-ape allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Photo Gallery – Image Gallery by Ape: from n/a through <= 2.2.8.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Photo Gallery – Image Gallery by Ape versions 2.2.8 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in visitors' browsers when they view gallery content. The vulnerability requires user interaction—a victim must visit a page containing the injected payload. Successful exploitation can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or malware distribution.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in visitors' browsers to steal session cookies, credentials, or redirect users to phishing sites.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors to your gallery may have their sessions hijacked, credentials stolen, or be redirected to malicious sites without your knowledge.
Conditions required to exploit
No authentication required. Attacker must craft a malicious gallery URL or content, and a victim must visit the affected page.
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