What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Maxim K AJAX Login and Registration modal popup + inline form allows Stored XSS.This issue affects AJAX Login and Registration modal popup + inline form: from n/a through 2.23.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The AJAX Login and Registration modal popup plugin for WordPress contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 2.23. An authenticated user with high privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they interact with the login or registration form. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the site.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they use the login or registration form.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Admins or editors can inject code affecting other users' sessions, data, or site functionality without detection.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have high-level site privileges (e.g., admin or editor role) and the victim must visit the affected form.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
May 3, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated