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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 Josh Harrison Yahoo BOSS yahoo-boss allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Yahoo BOSS: from n/a through <= 0.7.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Yahoo BOSS versions 0.7 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. The vulnerability requires user interaction—victims must visit a crafted link or page. Successful exploitation can compromise user sessions, steal credentials, or deface site content. Update to a version newer than 0.7.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they visit a crafted page.
Potential impact on your site
Users' sessions and data can be compromised; site reputation and trust may be damaged.
Conditions required to exploit
No authentication required. Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page.
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