What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Xylus Themes WordPress Importer allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WordPress Importer: from n/a through 1.0.7.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The WordPress Importer plugin through version 1.0.7 contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated admin can inject malicious scripts during the import process that execute in the browsers of other users viewing imported content. The vulnerability requires admin privileges and user interaction to exploit, but affects the integrity and confidentiality of site data.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that execute 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 users' sessions and data on your site.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Admin-level access to the 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