What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Scott Paterson Time Clock time-clock allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Time Clock: from n/a through <= 1.2.3.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Time Clock versions 1.2.3 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated administrator can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction—the victim must visit a page containing the injected payload. Impact is limited to low-severity data exposure and site defacement.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers to steal session data or deface pages.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Administrators can inject scripts affecting other users; requires immediate patching to prevent account compromise or data theft.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have administrator privileges and the victim must visit a page with the injected payload.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
May 7, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated