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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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 Alex Furr Progress Tracker progress-tracker allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Progress Tracker: from n/a through <= 0.9.3.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Progress Tracker versions 0.9.3 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. An attacker with low-level access can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by another user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the victim.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in other users' browsers to steal sessions or perform unauthorized actions.
Potential impact on your site
Users' accounts and data are at risk if they interact with malicious links; attackers can impersonate users or modify site content.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege account; victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page.
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