What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Themify Post Type Builder (PTB) allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Post Type Builder (PTB): from n/a before 2.1.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Post Type Builder versions before 2.1.1 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the site. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when clicked by a site visitor or administrator, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the victim.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in visitors' browsers to steal credentials or perform unauthorized actions.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Visitors and admins who click attacker-controlled links may have sessions hijacked, credentials stolen, or be redirected to malicious sites.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must trick a site visitor or admin into clicking a malicious link (user interaction required); no authentication needed.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
April 9, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated