What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Chris Reynolds Progress Bar progress-bar allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Progress Bar: from n/a through <= 2.2.3.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Progress Bar versions 2.2.3 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability. An attacker with low-level site access can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they interact with the affected component. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect multiple parts of the site.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers to steal data or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Site users' sessions and data can be compromised if they interact with pages containing injected malicious content.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker needs low-level site access (e.g., contributor role) and the victim must interact with a page containing the vulnerable component.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
May 7, 2025
CVE published
May 12, 2026
Record updated