What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in faaiq Pretty Url pretty-url allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Pretty Url: from n/a through <= 1.5.4.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Pretty Url versions 1.5.4 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction—victims must visit a crafted link or page. When exploited, the injected code runs in the victim's browser with access to their session, potentially allowing attackers to steal credentials or perform actions on their behalf.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in a victim's browser and steals session data or performs unauthorized actions.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Visitors can be redirected to phishing pages, have credentials stolen, or be infected with malware without your knowledge.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page; no authentication required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
January 31, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated