Reddit · Report #1504410
XSS via Mod Log Removed Posts
Validstatus
highseverity
218upvotes
10 Mar 2022disclosed
How it was found
Summary:
I have discovered an XSS vulnerability regarding the mod notes feature. Specifically, the XSS payload executes when the victim removes a post in a subreddit and opens up the mod notes of the attacker.
Steps To Reproduce:
- The attacker creates a new post with the title containing the XSS payload.
- The victim (mods of the subreddit) then must remove your post.
- The payload executes when a victim (subreddit mod) opens up your mod notes. Sometimes, the mod notes are displayed when the victim hovers on your profile (this is true when a recent mod action has been taken on the user).
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