What the vulnerability does
01Description
A vulnerability was found in MaxButtons Plugin up to 1.26.0 on WordPress and classified as problematic. This issue affects the function maxbuttons_strip_px of the file includes/maxbuttons-button.php. The manipulation of the argument button_id leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely. Upgrading to version 1.26.1 is able to address this issue. The patch is named e74564c9e3b7429808e317f4916bd1c26ef0b806. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-222323.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The MaxButtons plugin contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions before 1.0. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts into button content. When other users view the affected buttons, the scripts execute in their browsers, potentially compromising their sessions or stealing data. A site administrator should update the plugin immediately.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view button content.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other visitors; update the plugin to patch the vulnerability.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must be logged in with low-level user privileges and a victim must view the affected button.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 5, 2023
CVE published
March 5, 2025
Record updated
