What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Jeff Starr Dashboard Widgets Suite allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Dashboard Widgets Suite: from n/a through 3.4.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Dashboard Widgets Suite through version 3.4.1 contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated administrator can inject malicious scripts into widget content that execute in the browsers of other users viewing the dashboard. The vulnerability requires administrative privileges and user interaction to exploit, but can affect multiple users once injected.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they view the dashboard.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Administrators can be tricked into injecting malicious code that compromises other admin accounts or site functionality.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Administrator account access and victim must view the affected dashboard page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
December 14, 2023
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated