What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Jordy Meow Media Alt Renamer allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Media Alt Renamer: from n/a through 0.0.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Media Alt Renamer versions up to 0.0.1 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated administrator with high privileges can inject malicious scripts into media alt text fields. When another user views the affected content, the script executes in their browser, potentially allowing session hijacking or credential theft.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they view media alt text.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Administrators can be tricked into running attacker code, compromising site security and user data.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must be an authenticated administrator; victim must visit a page displaying the injected alt text.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
February 29, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated