AlegroCart Alert: XSS Vulnerability Exposed!
AlegroCartv1.2.9’s “Message” feature has a vulnerability that’s less welcome than a surprise clown at a funeral. Stored XSS exploits can make your site as trustworthy as a used car salesman with a bridge to sell. Proceed with caution, or better yet, proceed with updates!
Hot Take:
Ah, AlegroCart 1.2.9, where sending a newsletter could mean sending a little surprise to your customers! Who knew that when you’re writing a “Dear Valued Customer” message, you might also be saying “Hello, Vulnerabilities!”? Time to put those panic pants on, folks, because this stored XSS vulnerability is about as welcome as a porcupine in a balloon shop.
Key Points:
- AlegroCart version 1.2.9 is vulnerable to a stored XSS attack.
- The exploit occurs within the “Message” functionality of the “Newsletter” section.
- The vulnerability was discovered and reported by Andrey Stoykov.
- The attack can be executed by logging in as a demo account user.
- This issue was tested on Debian 12 and revealed through the Full Disclosure mailing list.
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