What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WP Extended The Ultimate WordPress Toolkit – WP Extended wpextended allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects The Ultimate WordPress Toolkit – WP Extended: from n/a through <= 3.0.8.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Ultimate WordPress Toolkit plugin contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 3.0.8. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of site visitors and administrators. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger, but affects the entire site scope. Update to a version newer than 3.0.8 to remediate.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in visitors' browsers, stealing cookies, session tokens, or performing actions as the victim.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers can steal admin credentials, deface your site, or redirect visitors to malware. Affects all users who view the injected content.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
No authentication required. A site visitor must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page that triggers the payload.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
October 5, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated