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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 Chris McCoy Bacon Ipsum bacon-ipsum allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Bacon Ipsum: from n/a through <= 2.4.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Bacon Ipsum versions 2.4 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. An attacker with low-level account 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
User accounts and sessions are at risk if authenticated users visit attacker-controlled content or malicious links.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker needs a low-privilege account on the site; victim must click a malicious link or visit a crafted page.
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