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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 Proloy Chakroborty ZD Scribd iPaper zd-scribd-ipaper allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects ZD Scribd iPaper: from n/a through <= 1.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
ZD Scribd iPaper versions 1.0 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 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 affects the scope beyond the vulnerable component itself.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a user's browser to steal session data, credentials, or deface content.
Potential impact on your site
Users visiting crafted malicious links can have their sessions hijacked or credentials stolen; site reputation may be damaged.
Conditions required to exploit
A site user must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page that triggers the vulnerability.
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