What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in codepeople CP Polls cp-polls allows Stored XSS.This issue affects CP Polls: from n/a through <= 1.0.81.
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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/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 codepeople CP Polls cp-polls allows Stored XSS.This issue affects CP Polls: from n/a through <= 1.0.81.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
CP Polls versions up to 1.0.81 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability requires an admin to visit a crafted page or link. When triggered, the injected script executes in other users' browsers, potentially compromising their sessions or stealing data. Update to a version newer than 1.0.81.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they visit the site.
Potential impact on your site
An admin account could be compromised to run scripts affecting other users' sessions and data.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have administrator privileges and trick a user into visiting a malicious link or page.
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