What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in dmccan Yada Wiki yada-wiki allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Yada Wiki: from n/a through <= 3.5.
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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 dmccan Yada Wiki yada-wiki allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Yada Wiki: from n/a through <= 3.5.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Yada Wiki 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 access can craft a request that, when visited by another user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the victim.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in other users' browsers to steal sessions or perform unauthorized actions.
Potential impact on your site
Users' sessions and data are at risk if they interact with content created by low-privilege attackers; consider restricting user input or upgrading Yada Wiki.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege account and the victim must visit a page containing the attacker's malicious payload.
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