What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in bPlugins PDF Poster – PDF Embedder Plugin for WordPress allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects PDF Poster – PDF Embedder Plugin for WordPress: from n/a through 2.1.17.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The PDF Poster plugin for WordPress contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 2.1.17. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of site visitors, potentially stealing session tokens, redirecting users, or defacing content. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically a victim clicking a malicious link—but can affect multiple users across the site.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in visitors' browsers, stealing cookies, redirecting users, or modifying page content.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Visitors' sessions and data are at risk; attackers can impersonate users or spread malware through your site.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
No authentication required. Attacker must trick a site visitor into clicking a malicious link or visiting a crafted page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
January 31, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated