What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WP Extended The Ultimate WordPress Toolkit – WP Extended wpextended.This issue affects The Ultimate WordPress Toolkit – WP Extended: from n/a through <= 2.4.7.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Ultimate WordPress Toolkit plugin contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by site visitors. An attacker can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by a user, executes JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or malware distribution. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 2.4.7.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in visitors' browsers, potentially stealing credentials or session tokens.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Visitors to your site could have their sessions hijacked or credentials stolen if they interact with attacker-controlled content.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must trick a site visitor into clicking a malicious link or visiting a compromised page (user interaction required).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
July 22, 2024
CVE published
May 11, 2026
Record updated