CVSS base score
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 Somonator Terms Dictionary terms-dictionary allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Terms Dictionary: from n/a through <= 1.5.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Terms Dictionary versions 1.5.1 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the application. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when visited by a site user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in the user's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement of site content.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a user's browser when they visit a crafted link.
Potential impact on your site
Users visiting crafted links may have their sessions hijacked, credentials stolen, or see site content altered.
Conditions required to exploit
The victim must click a malicious link or visit a page containing the attacker's payload.
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