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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 CantonBolo Goo.gl Url Shorter googl-url-shorter allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Goo.gl Url Shorter: from n/a through <= 1.0.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Goo.gl Url Shorter versions 1.0.1 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. An attacker can craft a malicious URL that, when visited by a site user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in the user's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement. The vulnerability requires user interaction to exploit.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in users' browsers when they visit a crafted URL.
Potential impact on your site
Users visiting malicious shortened URLs could have their sessions hijacked, credentials stolen, or see defaced content.
Conditions required to exploit
An attacker needs to trick a user into visiting a malicious link. No authentication required.
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