What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Tribulant Software Snow Storm snow-storm allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Snow Storm: from n/a through <= 1.4.6.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Snow Storm versions 1.4.6 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction—victims must visit a crafted link or page. When exploited, attackers can steal session cookies, redirect users, or deface content. The impact extends beyond the vulnerable component to affect other parts of the application.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that execute in users' browsers to steal data, redirect traffic, or deface pages.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Users visiting crafted links could have sessions hijacked, credentials stolen, or see malicious content injected into your site.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
No authentication required. Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
April 3, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated