What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Paul Bearne Author Avatars List/Block author-avatars allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Author Avatars List/Block: from n/a through <= 2.1.21.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Author Avatars List/Block versions up to 2.1.21 contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the site.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they view the vulnerable component.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other visitors; impacts site integrity and user data security.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have low-level authenticated access and the victim must view a page containing the injected content.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
October 5, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated