What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Appscreo Easy Social Share Buttons allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Easy Social Share Buttons: from n/a through 9.4.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Easy Social Share Buttons versions 9.4 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when visited by a site visitor, executes JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement. The vulnerability affects the plugin's social sharing functionality.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in visitors' browsers to steal sessions, credentials, or deface content.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Visitors' accounts and data are at risk; site reputation and trust can be damaged if exploited at scale.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker crafts a malicious link; a site visitor must click it or visit a page containing the payload.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 27, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated