What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in wpweb Social Auto Poster social-auto-poster allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Social Auto Poster: from n/a through <= 5.3.15.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Social Auto Poster versions 5.3.15 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts. An attacker can craft a malicious link or page 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 session.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Administrators or users visiting malicious links could have their sessions compromised, credentials stolen, or site settings altered without their knowledge.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must trick a user into visiting a malicious link or page (user interaction required). No authentication needed.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
October 5, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated