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CVSS vector
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 anshulsojatia Scan External Links scan-external-links allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Scan External Links: from n/a through <= 1.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Scan External Links versions 1.0 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when visited by a site user, executes JavaScript in the user's browser within the site's security context. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a user's browser when they visit a crafted link.
Potential impact on your site
Site users' sessions, cookies, and credentials can be compromised if they click attacker-controlled links.
Conditions required to exploit
The victim must click or visit a malicious link; no authentication required.
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