What the vulnerability does
01Description
The wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table, Dynamic Tables & Table Charts Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'A' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.4.2.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
wpDataTables versions up to 3.4.2.4 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts. An attacker can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by a site administrator or user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the victim.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a user's browser when they visit a crafted page or link.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Administrators or users visiting malicious links could have their sessions hijacked, credentials stolen, or site settings modified without their knowledge.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
The victim must visit a malicious link or page containing the XSS payload. No authentication required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 13, 2024
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
