What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Axton WP-WebAuthn wp-webauthn allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP-WebAuthn: from n/a through <= 1.3.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
WP-WebAuthn versions up to 1.3.1 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows an authenticated attacker to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect other users on the site. Update to version 1.4.1 or later to remediate.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they interact with the plugin.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users could be tricked into executing attacker-controlled JavaScript, potentially compromising their accounts or site data.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege account and trick a user into clicking a malicious link or visiting a crafted page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
October 6, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated