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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 Shamalli Web Directory Free web-directory-free allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Web Directory Free: from n/a through <= 1.7.8.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Web Directory Free versions up to 1.7.8 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 visited by a site visitor, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the scope beyond the vulnerable component.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in visitors' browsers, potentially stealing sessions or credentials.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors to your site could have their sessions hijacked or credentials stolen if they interact with attacker-controlled content.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must trick a site visitor into clicking a malicious link or visiting a crafted page.
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