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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 ValvePress Rankie valvepress-rankie allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Rankie: from n/a through <= 1.8.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Rankie versions up to 1.8.2 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when clicked by a site visitor, executes arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or malware distribution. The vulnerability affects all users who click a crafted link.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in visitors' browsers to steal sessions, credentials, or redirect users.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors clicking attacker-controlled links may have sessions hijacked or credentials stolen; site reputation at risk.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must trick a site visitor into clicking a malicious link (user interaction required).
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