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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 hoststreamsell HSS Embed Streaming Video hss-embed-streaming-video allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects HSS Embed Streaming Video: from n/a through <= 3.23.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
HSS Embed Streaming Video versions 3.23 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 clicked by a site visitor, executes JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or malware distribution. The vulnerability affects the scope beyond the vulnerable component.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in visitors' browsers to steal credentials or hijack sessions.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors to your site could have their sessions hijacked or credentials stolen if they click attacker-controlled links.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must trick a site visitor into clicking a malicious link (user interaction required).
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