What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in YellowPencil YellowPencil Visual CSS Style Editor yellow-pencil-visual-theme-customizer allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects YellowPencil Visual CSS Style Editor: from n/a through <= 7.6.4.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
YellowPencil Visual CSS Style Editor versions 7.6.4 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in a visitor's browser when they view a page using the affected editor. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect multiple users across the site. Update to a version newer than 7.6.4 to resolve this issue.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in visitors' browsers and steal data or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Visitors' browsers can be compromised, potentially leading to credential theft, malware distribution, or unauthorized actions.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Visitor must view a page containing the injected payload; no authentication required to exploit.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
October 6, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated