CVE-2023-47861CWE-79

A cross-site scripting (xss) vulnerability exists in the channelBody.php user name functionality of WWBN AVideo 11.6 and dev master commit 15fed957fb

Critical · published January 10, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.0
EPSS
1%
Percentile
56.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A single malicious HTTP request can unleash Javascript havoc in WWBN AVideo 11.6! 🔥 Think of it like a sneaky chef slipping a dangerous ingredient into a dish without the kitchen staff noticing. Once served, the unsuspecting diner consumes it without a second thought, leading to a chaotic scene! An attacker can craft a special link that, when clicked by a user, executes arbitrary Javascript in their browser. This could allow them to steal cookies, hijack sessions, or perform actions on behalf of the user, leading to full account compromise and data theft - absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a sneaky chef slipping a dangerous ingredient into a dish without the kitchen staff noticing. Once served, the unsuspecting diner consumes it without a second thought, leading to a chaotic scene! This cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the channelBody.php file allows attackers to inject malicious scripts through the user name functionality, which then executes in the context of unsuspecting users when they access the compromised page.

What to do

An attacker can craft a special link that, when clicked by a user, executes arbitrary Javascript in their browser. This could allow them to steal cookies, hijack sessions, or perform actions on behalf of the user, leading to full account compromise and data theft - absolutely devastating! Immediate action is crucial! Update WWBN AVideo to version 11.7 or later, which includes fixes for this vulnerability. Additionally, review and sanitize user inputs to prevent similar XSS issues in the future. 🛡️ You've got this! By taking these steps, you can ensure your platform stays secure and users safe! 🚀

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00800 · 56.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-79 · Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Published
2024-01-10T15:48Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 JAN 15:48Z
    A cross-site scripting (xss) vulnerability exists in the channelBody.php user name functionality of WWBN AVideo 11.6 and dev master commit 15fed957fb
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