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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 agmorpheus Syntax Highlighter Compress syntax-highlighter-compress allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Syntax Highlighter Compress: from n/a through <= 3.0.83.3.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Syntax Highlighter Compress versions 3.0.83.3 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in users' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect other users on the site. Update to a version newer than 3.0.83.3 to remediate.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious scripts that run in users' browsers and steal session data or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
Users visiting affected pages may have their sessions compromised or be redirected to malicious sites.
Conditions required to exploit
No authentication required. Victim must visit a page containing the injected payload.
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