What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Dan-Lucian Stefancu Empty Tags Remover empty-tags-remover allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Empty Tags Remover: from n/a through <= 1.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Empty Tags Remover versions 1.0 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—and can affect other users viewing the compromised content. An attacker needs no authentication to exploit this flaw.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers and steals session cookies or credentials.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Site visitors can be redirected, have their sessions hijacked, or have malware injected into pages they view.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Victim must click a malicious link or visit a page containing the attacker's payload.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
April 17, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated