What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in craig.edmunds@gmail.com Recip.ly reciply allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Recip.ly: from n/a through <= 1.1.8.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Recip.ly versions 1.1.8 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 link that, when clicked by a site visitor, executes arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement. The vulnerability affects all users of the application.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a visitor's browser to steal credentials or hijack sessions.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Visitors to your site can have their sessions hijacked or credentials stolen if they click attacker-controlled links.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must trick a user into clicking a malicious link (user interaction required); no authentication needed.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
February 14, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated