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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 8bitkid Yahoo! WebPlayer yahoo-media-player allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Yahoo! WebPlayer: from n/a through <= 2.0.6.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Yahoo! WebPlayer versions 2.0.6 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. The vulnerability requires user interaction—victims must visit a crafted link or page. Successful exploitation can compromise user sessions, steal credentials, or deface content. Update to a version newer than 2.0.6.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers, potentially stealing session data or credentials.
Potential impact on your site
Users visiting affected pages may have their sessions hijacked, credentials stolen, or see defaced content.
Conditions required to exploit
No authentication required. Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page.
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