What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in lexicata Lexicata lexicata allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Lexicata: from n/a through <= 1.0.16.
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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 lexicata Lexicata lexicata allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Lexicata: from n/a through <= 1.0.16.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Lexicata versions up to 1.0.16 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—typically clicking a malicious link—and can affect users across different parts of the application. An attacker needs no authentication to exploit this flaw.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers, potentially stealing session tokens or performing actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
Users' accounts and data are at risk if they interact with attacker-crafted links; session hijacking and credential theft are possible.
Conditions required to exploit
Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page that triggers the vulnerability.
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