What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in J.N. Breetvelt a.K.A. OpaJaap WP Photo Album Plus allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WP Photo Album Plus: from n/a through 8.8.00.002.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
WP Photo Album Plus contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the site. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when clicked by a site visitor, executes JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 8.8.00.002.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in visitors' browsers to steal sessions, credentials, or deface content.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Visitors clicking attacker-controlled links may have their sessions hijacked or credentials stolen; site reputation at risk.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must trick a site visitor into clicking a malicious link (no authentication required).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
July 22, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated