What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Pierre Lebedel Kodex Posts likes kodex-posts-likes.This issue affects Kodex Posts likes: from n/a through <= 2.5.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Kodex Posts Likes versions 2.5.0 and earlier contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other users viewing affected content. 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 affected content.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other visitors; potential for credential theft, malware distribution, or site defacement.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must be logged in with low-level privileges and the victim must view the page containing the injected script.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
October 28, 2024
CVE published
May 12, 2026
Record updated