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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 Milan Petrovic GD Security Headers gd-security-headers allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects GD Security Headers: from n/a through <= 1.8.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
GD Security Headers versions 1.8 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 clicked by a site visitor, executes arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser. The vulnerability affects the application's scope, potentially impacting other components or user sessions.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a visitor's browser to steal session data, credentials, or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
Visitors to your site could have their sessions hijacked, credentials stolen, or be redirected to malicious sites without your knowledge.
Conditions required to exploit
The attacker must trick a site visitor into clicking a malicious link or visiting a crafted page (user interaction required).
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