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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 pootlepress Pootle button pootle-button allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Pootle button: from n/a through <= 1.2.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Pootle Button versions 1.2.0 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a malicious link or visiting a compromised page. When exploited, the injected script can affect multiple users and compromise site integrity or steal sensitive data.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in visitors' browsers and steals data or modifies page content.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors' browsers can be compromised; attackers may steal credentials, session tokens, or modify site content seen by users.
Conditions required to exploit
No authentication required. Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page.
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