What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Dino Game – Embed Google Chrome Dinosaur Game in WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'dino-game' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Dino Game plugin for WordPress contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 1.1.0. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers, potentially affecting site visitors and administrators. The vulnerability has scope change, meaning the impact extends beyond the plugin itself to the broader site.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers, stealing cookies, session tokens, or performing actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can compromise other site visitors and admins through script injection, risking credential theft and unauthorized site modifications.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account (e.g., subscriber or contributor role). No user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
November 21, 2024
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
