What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Inisev Social Media & Share Icons allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Social Media & Share Icons: from n/a through 2.9.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Social Media & Share Icons versions up to 2.9.1 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated administrator with high privileges can inject malicious scripts through the plugin's settings. When other users view affected pages, the injected code executes in their browsers, potentially compromising their sessions or stealing data.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in visitors' browsers when they view the site.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Compromised admin accounts can inject persistent malware affecting all site visitors and their data.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have administrator-level access and a user must visit a page containing the injected code.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
July 21, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated