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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 Munzir Author: Munzir myshouts-shoutbox allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Author: Munzir: from n/a through <= 0.9.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The Author: Munzir product versions 0.9 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts. An attacker can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by a site user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the scope beyond the vulnerable component.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a user's browser to steal credentials or hijack sessions.
Potential impact on your site
Users visiting crafted links could have their sessions compromised or credentials stolen without your knowledge.
Conditions required to exploit
A site user must visit an attacker-controlled link or page containing the malicious payload.
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