CVSS base score
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 Thorsten Ott Debug-Bar-Extender debug-bar-extender allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Debug-Bar-Extender: from n/a through <= 0.5.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Debug Bar Extender versions 0.5 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the page. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when visited by a site administrator, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the admin.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in an admin's browser session.
Potential impact on your site
Admins visiting crafted links risk session compromise, credential theft, or unauthorized site modifications.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must trick an admin into clicking a malicious link; no authentication required.
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