CVSS base score
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 tstafford include-file include-file allows Stored XSS.This issue affects include-file: from n/a through <= 1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The include-file component contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows an authenticated user to inject malicious scripts. When a victim visits a page containing the attacker's payload, the script executes in their browser with their privileges. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions on the site.
What an attacker can do
Inject JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they view affected pages.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other site visitors, risking account compromise and data theft.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must be logged in with at least low-level privileges; victim must visit a page containing the malicious payload.
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