FlatPress Security Snafu: HTML Injection Chaos Unleashed!

Andrey Stoykov shows off his comedic cybersecurity chops with a Stored HTML Injection in FlatPress v1.4.1. It’s a classic case of “your account has been compromised,” but with a twist that leaves you chuckling while you change your password. This exploit is a humorous reminder that even security alerts can have a punchline.

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Ah, FlatPress! The blogging platform that just can’t seem to stay out of trouble. This time, it’s not just about sharing your thoughts, but also potentially sharing your account with the entire internet. Forget sharing is caring, FlatPress is all about sharing is hacking! If you were hoping for a peaceful blogging experience, think again. The only thing flat here is the security wall!

Key Points:

  • FlatPress version 1.4.1 is vulnerable to a stored HTML injection.
  • The exploit allows attackers to inject malicious HTML code into blog entries.
  • The issue was discovered by Andrey Stoykov.
  • The exploit is tested on Debian 12.
  • The vulnerability can lead to fake security alerts and phishing attempts.

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