What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Ulrich Sossou The Loops the-loops allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects The Loops: from n/a through <= 1.0.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Loops through version 1.0.2 contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts. An attacker can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by a site user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the scope beyond the vulnerable component.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a user's browser to steal credentials or hijack sessions.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Users visiting crafted links could have their sessions compromised or credentials stolen without your knowledge.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
A site user must visit an attacker-controlled link or page containing the malicious payload.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
January 27, 2025
CVE published
May 11, 2026
Record updated