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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 Koen Schuit NextGEN Gallery Search nextgen-gallery-search-galleries allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects NextGEN Gallery Search: from n/a through <= 2.12.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
NextGEN Gallery Search versions 2.12 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the application. 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 of site content.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a visitor's browser to steal session cookies or credentials.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors to your site could have their sessions hijacked or credentials stolen if they click attacker-controlled links.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must trick a site visitor into clicking a malicious link (user interaction required); no authentication needed.
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