What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in mra13 Simple Download Monitor simple-download-monitor allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Simple Download Monitor: from n/a through <= 3.9.34.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Simple Download Monitor versions 3.9.34 and earlier contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other users, including administrators. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a link or visiting a page containing the payload. Attackers can steal session tokens, modify site content, or perform actions on behalf of victims.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers and steal their session tokens or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated attackers can compromise administrator accounts and modify site content or settings without direct access.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account and the victim must visit a page containing the malicious payload.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
August 27, 2025
CVE published
May 12, 2026
Record updated