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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 Jose Conti Link Shield link-shield allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Link Shield: from n/a through <= 0.5.4.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Link Shield versions 0.5.4 and earlier 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. Attackers can steal session data, redirect users, or deface content.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers, stealing session tokens or redirecting them to phishing sites.
Potential impact on your site
Users visiting malicious links could have their sessions hijacked or be redirected to attacker-controlled sites; site reputation may suffer.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must craft a malicious link and trick a user into clicking it; no authentication required.
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