What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in spicethemes Spice Starter Sites spice-starter-sites allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Spice Starter Sites: from n/a through <= 1.2.5.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Spice Starter Sites versions 1.2.5 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when visited 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 and users who click attacker-controlled links risk session hijacking, data theft, and unauthorized site modifications.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must trick a user into clicking a malicious link or visiting a compromised page (user interaction required).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
September 17, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated