What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Shamalli Web Directory Free web-directory-free allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Web Directory Free: from n/a through <= 1.7.12.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Web Directory Free versions up to 1.7.12 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 executes JavaScript in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the site.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject and execute JavaScript code in other users' browsers to steal data, modify page content, or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can inject scripts that compromise other visitors' sessions, steal credentials, or deface site content.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-level user account and the victim must visit a page containing the malicious payload.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
December 30, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated