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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 Michael Stursberg Browser-Update-Notify browser-update-notify allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Browser-Update-Notify: from n/a through <= 0.2.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Browser-Update-Notify versions 0.2.1 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in users' browsers when they visit an affected page. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect other users or the site itself depending on where the injection occurs.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in users' browsers to steal data, redirect traffic, or deface content.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors to your site could be compromised; their session tokens, passwords, or personal data may be stolen.
Conditions required to exploit
User must visit a page containing the attacker's malicious input; no authentication required.
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