What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Joe Dolson Able Player ableplayer allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Able Player: from n/a through <= 1.2.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Able Player versions up to 1.2.1 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows an authenticated user to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the integrity and confidentiality of site data. An attacker with low-level access can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by another user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers and steals their session data or performs actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Users' accounts and data are at risk if they interact with attacker-crafted content; session hijacking and unauthorized actions are possible.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-level user account; victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
April 24, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated