What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Orchestrated Corona Virus (COVID-19) Banner & Live Data allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Corona Virus (COVID-19) Banner & Live Data: from n/a through 1.8.0.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Corona Virus (COVID-19) Banner & Live Data plugin through version 1.8.0.2 contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated administrator with high privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. 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 visit the site.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Compromised admin accounts could inject scripts affecting all site visitors, potentially stealing credentials or modifying content.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have administrator-level access and the victim must visit a page containing the injected content.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
May 9, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated