Overview #

A Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Plikli CMS version 4.0.0. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML.

Vulnerability Details #

Affected Versions: 4.0.0 and earlier

Root Cause: Insufficient input validation and output encoding allows attackers to inject malicious scripts.

Exploitation Requirements #

• No authentication required
• Victim must visit a crafted URL or page

Impact #

Remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability to:

• Steal user session cookies
• Perform actions on behalf of users
• Redirect users to malicious websites

Proof of Concept #

Details available upon request.

Solution #

Upgrade to a patched version of Plikli CMS that includes proper input sanitization.

References #

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