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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/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 PenciDesign Penci Portfolio penci-portfolio allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Penci Portfolio: from n/a through <= 3.5.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Penci Portfolio versions 3.5 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. An attacker with low-level account access can craft a request that executes JavaScript in other users' browsers, potentially stealing session tokens or performing actions on their behalf. The vulnerability requires user interaction—the victim must visit a page containing the attacker's payload.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute JavaScript in other users' browsers to steal data or perform actions as them.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can compromise other users' sessions and data; site reputation and user trust at risk.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker needs a low-privilege account on the site; victim must visit a page with the malicious payload.
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