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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 DaganLev Simple Meta Tags simple-meta-tags allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Simple Meta Tags: from n/a through <= 1.5.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Simple Meta Tags versions 1.5 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker with low-level user access can inject malicious scripts into meta tag fields. When another user views a page containing the affected meta tags, the script executes in their browser, potentially stealing session data or performing actions on their behalf. The vulnerability requires user interaction—the victim must visit a page with the injected content.
What an attacker can do
Inject JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they view pages with malicious meta tags.
Potential impact on your site
Users' sessions and credentials could be compromised if they visit pages with malicious meta tags injected by a low-privilege attacker.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker needs low-level user account access; victim must visit a page containing the injected meta tag.
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