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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 Ryan Howard Website LLMs.txt website-llms-txt allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Website LLMs.txt: from n/a through <= 8.2.6.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Website LLMs.txt versions 8.2.6 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction—victims must visit a crafted link or page. When exploited, attackers can steal session cookies, redirect users, or deface content. The impact extends beyond the vulnerable component to affect other parts of the site.
What an attacker can do
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in visitors' browsers to steal data, redirect users, or deface the site.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors' browsers can be compromised; session tokens and sensitive data may be stolen or site content altered.
Conditions required to exploit
No authentication required. Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page.
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