CVSS base score
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 Metagauss ProfileGrid profilegrid-user-profiles-groups-and-communities allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects ProfileGrid : from n/a through <= 5.9.5.7.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
ProfileGrid versions up to 5.9.5.7 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when clicked by a site visitor, executes arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement. The vulnerability affects the scope beyond the vulnerable component itself.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in visitors' browsers to steal sessions, credentials, or deface content.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors clicking attacker-controlled links may have their sessions hijacked or credentials stolen without your knowledge.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker needs to trick a site visitor into clicking a malicious link (no authentication required).
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