What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Eric McNiece EMC2 Alert Boxes allows Stored XSS.This issue affects EMC2 Alert Boxes: from n/a through 1.3.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
EMC2 Alert Boxes versions 1.3 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. An attacker with low-level account access can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by another user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the victim.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in other users' browsers to steal sessions or perform unauthorized actions.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can be tricked into executing attacker-controlled scripts, risking account compromise and data theft.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker needs a low-privilege account on the site; victim must click a malicious link or visit a crafted page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
January 7, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated