What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Howard Ehrenberg Parallax Image allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Parallax Image: from n/a through 1.7.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Parallax Image versions up to 1.7.1 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. An attacker with low-level site access can craft a request that executes JavaScript in other users' browsers when they interact with the affected component. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger and can affect multiple users across the site.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject and execute JavaScript code in other users' browsers to steal data or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated attackers can compromise other users' sessions and data; site admins should restrict plugin access and update immediately.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege account on the site and the victim must click a malicious link or visit a crafted page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
November 30, 2023
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated