What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in myCred myCred – Points, Rewards, Gamification, Ranks, Badges & Loyalty Plugin allows Stored XSS.This issue affects myCred – Points, Rewards, Gamification, Ranks, Badges & Loyalty Plugin: from n/a through 2.6.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
myCred contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 2.6.1. An authenticated user can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a malicious link—and can affect the site's scope beyond the plugin itself. This allows attackers to steal session tokens, modify page content, or perform actions on behalf of victims.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers and steal their session data or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Users' accounts and data are at risk if they interact with attacker-crafted links. Site reputation and user trust may be damaged.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a user account on the site. Victim must click a malicious link or visit a page containing the injected script.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
November 30, 2023
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated