What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Climax Themes Kata Plus kata-plus allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Kata Plus: from n/a through <= 1.4.7.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Kata Plus through version 1.4.7 contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the scope beyond the vulnerable component. An attacker with low-level access can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by another user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in other users' browsers to steal session tokens, redirect users, or deface content.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Users' sessions and data can be compromised if they interact with attacker-crafted content; site reputation and user trust at risk.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege account; victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
October 28, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated