What the vulnerability does
01Description
Joomla Extension - phoca.cz - Reflected XSS vulnerability in Phoca Maps 5.0.0-6.0.4 - Improper validation of user inputs lead to a reflective XSS vulnerability.
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CVSS vector
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N
What the vulnerability does
Joomla Extension - phoca.cz - Reflected XSS vulnerability in Phoca Maps 5.0.0-6.0.4 - Improper validation of user inputs lead to a reflective XSS vulnerability.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
The Phoca Maps extension for Joomla contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the application. An attacker can craft a malicious link or page 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 of site content.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a user's browser when they visit a crafted link or page.
Potential impact on your site
Site users' sessions and credentials are at risk; attackers can steal data or perform actions on behalf of logged-in users.
Conditions required to exploit
The victim must visit a malicious link or page containing the XSS payload.
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