What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in peterwsterling Simple Archive Generator simple-archive-generator allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Simple Archive Generator: from n/a through <= 5.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Simple Archive Generator versions 5.2 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the application. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when visited by a site user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a user's browser to steal session data or credentials.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Users visiting the site via malicious links could have their sessions compromised or credentials stolen.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must trick a user into clicking a malicious link or visiting a crafted page (user interaction required).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
February 20, 2026
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated