What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WebberZone Better Search – Relevant search results for WordPress allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Better Search – Relevant search results for WordPress: from n/a through 3.3.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Better Search plugin for WordPress contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 3.3.0. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of site visitors, potentially stealing session cookies, redirecting users, or defacing content. The vulnerability requires user interaction—a victim must visit a specially crafted link or page.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in visitors' browsers, stealing cookies or redirecting users.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Visitors to your site could be compromised; their session tokens or credentials may be stolen or their browsers redirected.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
No authentication required. A site visitor must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 19, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated