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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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 Jeff Starr Simple Blog Stats simple-blog-stats allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Simple Blog Stats: from n/a through <= 20250416.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Simple Blog Stats contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. An attacker with low-level site access can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by another user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the victim.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in other users' browsers to steal sessions or perform unauthorized actions.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users' accounts and data are at risk if they interact with attacker-crafted content; admin accounts are particularly vulnerable.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker needs low-level site authentication and must trick a user into clicking a malicious link or visiting a compromised page.
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