CVE-2023-3672

Summary

CVE-2023-3672 denotes a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the GitHub repository plaidweb/webmention.js, specifically affecting versions below 0.5.5. This issue allows malicious actors to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users, potentially leading to data theft or unauthorized access. The DOM XSS flaw can be exploited by embedding malicious webmentions, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code within the user's browser. To mitigate the risk, users are urged to update their webmention.js library to the latest version, 0.5.5 or above.

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