What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Magic Post Thumbnail allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Magic Post Thumbnail: from n/a through 5.2.9.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Magic Post Thumbnail versions up to 5.2.9 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts. 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 malware distribution. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the broader site scope.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in visitors' browsers to steal credentials or hijack sessions.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Visitors' accounts and data are at risk if they interact with attacker-controlled links on or near your site.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker crafts a malicious link; a site visitor must click it or visit a compromised page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
August 29, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated