What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in wpza AMP Img Shortcode amp-img-shortcode allows Stored XSS.This issue affects AMP Img Shortcode: from n/a through <= 1.0.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
AMP Img Shortcode versions 1.0.1 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts through the shortcode that execute in other users' browsers when they view the affected page. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the site.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in other users' browsers when they view pages with the vulnerable shortcode.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers with low-privilege accounts can steal session tokens, modify page content, or perform actions on behalf of other users.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must be logged in with low-level user privileges and trick a victim into viewing a page containing the malicious shortcode.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
November 10, 2024
CVE published
May 11, 2026
Record updated