What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Lorna Timbah (webgrrrl) Accessibility Widget allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Accessibility Widget: from n/a through 2.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Accessibility Widget contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 2.2. An authenticated administrator with high privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they interact with the widget. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the integrity and confidentiality of site data.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they view or interact with the widget.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
A malicious admin can steal session tokens, modify site content, or redirect users to phishing pages via the widget.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have high-level administrator privileges and the victim must visit a page containing the widget.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
May 3, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated