What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in extendWP Import Content in WordPress & WooCommerce with Excel allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Import Content in WordPress & WooCommerce with Excel: from n/a through 4.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Import Content in WordPress & WooCommerce with Excel plugin through version 4.2 contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated admin can inject malicious scripts through the import functionality that execute in other users' browsers when they view imported content. The vulnerability requires admin privileges and user interaction to exploit, but can affect site visitors and other administrators.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they view imported content.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
A compromised admin account can inject scripts affecting other admins and site visitors, potentially stealing credentials or session tokens.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Admin-level access to the WordPress site and the victim must view a page containing the imported malicious content.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
April 18, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated