Bludit v3.16.2 XSS Vulnerability: When “Add New Content” Bites Back!
Andrey Stoykov reveals Bludit version 3.16.2’s spicy new feature: a stored XSS exploit in the “Add New Content” functionality. Just a few clicks and a little malicious code, and voila—your site could be hosting more bugs than an entomologist’s dream vacation!
Hot Take:
Looks like Bludit v3.16.2 has been caught with its pants down, thanks to a sneaky XSS vulnerability that lets mischievous web wizards turn a simple content addition into a front-row seat at the JavaScript circus! Watch out, because this is one magic trick that nobody signed up for. Time to patch up and play it safe, Bludit!
Key Points:
– Bludit v3.16.2 has a stored XSS vulnerability in the “Add New Content” functionality.
– The exploit requires access to an admin account to trigger the vulnerability.
– The issue was discovered by cybersecurity whistleblower Andrey Stoykov.
– Tested specifically on Debian 12, the exploit can impact other environments running the same version.
– The exploit involves injecting JavaScript code, which is executed when content is previewed.