What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Brainstorm Force WP Remote Site Search allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Remote Site Search: from n/a through 1.0.4.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
WP Remote Site Search versions up to 1.0.4 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other users viewing affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of site data.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they view affected pages.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers with low-privilege accounts can deface content, steal session tokens, or redirect users to malicious sites.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege authenticated account and the victim must visit a page containing the injected payload.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
December 29, 2023
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated