What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in overclokk Advanced Control Manager for WordPress by ItalyStrap advanced-control-manager allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Advanced Control Manager for WordPress by ItalyStrap: from n/a through <= 2.16.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Advanced Control Manager for WordPress contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 2.16.0. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other site visitors, including administrators. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger. Attackers can steal session tokens, modify site content, or perform actions on behalf of affected users.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers and steal their session data or perform actions as them.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated attackers can compromise admin accounts, deface content, or steal visitor data without needing to break into the site directly.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account and trick a site visitor into viewing a page containing the malicious payload.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
November 19, 2024
CVE published
May 11, 2026
Record updated