What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Bowo Variable Inspector variable-inspector allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Variable Inspector: from n/a through <= 2.6.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Variable Inspector versions 2.6.2 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a malicious link—and can affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the site. Update to a version newer than 2.6.2 to remediate.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers and steals data or modifies page content.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Users' sessions, credentials, or personal data could be compromised if they interact with attacker-crafted content.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
No authentication required. Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 3, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated