What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Michael Uno (miunosoft) Auto Amazon Links – Amazon Associates Affiliate Plugin allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Auto Amazon Links – Amazon Associates Affiliate Plugin: from n/a through 5.1.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Auto Amazon Links plugin for WordPress contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 5.1.1. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious JavaScript that executes in the browsers of other site visitors, including administrators. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger and can affect multiple users across the site.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they view affected pages.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers with contributor or subscriber access can steal admin credentials, modify site content, or compromise visitor data.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account and a victim must view a page containing the injected payload.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
February 1, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated