What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in YITHEMES YITH Custom Login yith-custom-login.This issue affects YITH Custom Login: from n/a through <= 1.7.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
YITH Custom Login versions up to 1.7.0 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated administrator can inject malicious scripts through the plugin's settings that execute in the browsers of other users viewing the login page. The vulnerability requires admin access and user interaction to exploit, but can affect site visitors and other administrators.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in visitors' browsers when they view the login page.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers with admin access can steal login credentials or session tokens from site visitors and other admins.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Administrator account access and victim must visit the affected login page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
June 8, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated