What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in CyberNetikz Post views Stats post-views-stats allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Post views Stats: from n/a through <= 1.4.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Post views Stats versions 1.4.1 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of site visitors. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a crafted link—and can affect multiple users across the site. Patch status is unknown; contact the vendor for updates.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in visitors' browsers, stealing session tokens or redirecting users.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Visitors' browsers can be compromised; session hijacking and credential theft are possible.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
No authentication required. Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
January 31, 2024
CVE published
May 11, 2026
Record updated