What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in ianhaycox World Cup Predictor world-cup-predictor allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects World Cup Predictor: from n/a through <= 1.9.8.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
World Cup Predictor versions 1.9.8 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. The vulnerability requires user interaction—victims must visit a crafted link or page. Successful exploitation can compromise user sessions, steal data, or deface site content. Update to a version newer than 1.9.8.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers, stealing session data or performing actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Users' accounts and data are at risk if they interact with attacker-crafted content; site reputation may be damaged.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
No authentication required. Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
February 4, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated