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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 Federico Rota Authentication and xmlrpc log writer authentication-and-xmlrpc-log-writer allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Authentication and xmlrpc log writer: from n/a through <= 1.2.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The Authentication and xmlrpc log writer component contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts. An attacker can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by a site user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement. The vulnerability affects versions 1.2.2 and earlier.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a user's browser to steal sessions, credentials, or deface content.
Potential impact on your site
Users visiting malicious links could have their sessions hijacked or credentials stolen, compromising site security and user trust.
Conditions required to exploit
A site user must visit an attacker-controlled link or page. No authentication required.
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