CVE-2024-51826

Summary

CVE-2024-51826 is a Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the James Turner Bitcoin Payments software from an unknown version up to 1.4.2. This issue arises due to improper neutralization of user inputs during web page generation. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by injecting malicious scripts into the application, potentially gaining unauthorized access to user sessions or stealing sensitive information. The impact of this vulnerability is significant as it allows for DOM-based XSS attacks, which can bypass same-origin policy restrictions, making it easier for attackers to carry out their malicious activities. It is crucial for users to update their Bitcoin Payments software to a patched version to mitigate this risk.

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