What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Svetoslav Marinov (Slavi) Child Theme Creator allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Child Theme Creator: from n/a through 1.5.4.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Child Theme Creator versions up to 1.5.4 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the application. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when clicked by a site administrator or user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the victim.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a user's browser to steal credentials or perform unauthorized actions.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Administrators or users who click attacker-controlled links may have their sessions compromised or accounts manipulated.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must trick a user into clicking a malicious link; no authentication required to craft the attack.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
August 18, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated