What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in DeBAAT WP Media Category Management allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WP Media Category Management: from n/a through 2.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
WP Media Category Management versions up to 2.2 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts into the plugin that execute in the browsers of site visitors and administrators. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger and can affect multiple users across the site.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in visitors' browsers, stealing cookies, session tokens, or performing actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Visitors and admins could have their sessions hijacked, credentials stolen, or be redirected to malicious sites.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
No authentication required. A victim must visit a page containing the injected payload.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
April 24, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated