Reflected XSS Vulnerability in BU Section Editing by Boston University

CVE-2024-56018

What is CVE-2024-56018?

The vulnerability involves an improper neutralization of input during the generation of web pages in the BU Section Editing plugin developed by Boston University. The flaw allows attackers to execute reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, whereby malicious scripts can be executed in the context of the user's browser. This can potentially compromise user data, session cookies, and lead to further attacks. The affected versions are all prior to 0.9.9, making it crucial for users to ensure their plugin is updated to prevent exploitation.

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