What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Nitesh Awesome Timeline awesome-timeline allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Awesome Timeline: from n/a through <= 1.0.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Awesome Timeline versions 1.0.1 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected content. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the site.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers to steal data, modify content, or disrupt the site.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other visitors; site admins should update immediately and review user-generated content.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a user account with low privileges and trick a victim into viewing a page with the malicious payload.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
February 3, 2025
CVE published
May 11, 2026
Record updated