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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 metaphorcreations Ditty ditty-news-ticker allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Ditty: from n/a through <= 3.1.58.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Ditty versions up to 3.1.58 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 when they interact with affected content. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect multiple users across the site.
What an attacker can do
Inject JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers to steal session tokens, redirect users, or deface content.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can compromise other users' sessions or spread malware through your site without admin intervention.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker needs a low-privilege account on the site; victim must click a link or visit a page containing the malicious payload.
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