What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in 5 Star Plugins Easy Age Verify allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Easy Age Verify: from n/a through 1.8.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Easy Age Verify versions up to 1.8.2 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated admin can inject malicious scripts through the plugin's settings that execute in other users' browsers. The vulnerability requires admin privileges 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 other users' browsers when they view affected pages.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
A compromised admin account can inject scripts affecting all site visitors and other admins, potentially stealing credentials or session tokens.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Admin-level access to the WordPress site and a victim must view a page containing the injected script.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
June 21, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated