What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation (XSS or 'Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Robert Felty Collapsing Archives allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Collapsing Archives: from n/a through 3.0.5.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Collapsing Archives versions 3.0.5 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker with low-level site access can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they interact with the plugin. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect multiple parts of the site.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers to steal data or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Users' accounts and data are at risk if they interact with pages containing the attacker's malicious content.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker needs low-level site access (e.g., subscriber or contributor account) and the victim must click a link or visit a page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
August 29, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated