What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in cybernetikz Easy Social Icons allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Easy Social Icons: from n/a through 3.2.4.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Easy Social Icons versions 3.2.4 and earlier contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts into the plugin's settings. When other users, including administrators, view the affected pages, the injected code executes in their browsers, potentially allowing the attacker to steal session tokens or perform actions on their behalf.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view the plugin's pages.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers with basic user accounts can compromise admin sessions and take control of your site.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account and the victim must visit an affected page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
November 30, 2023
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated