What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in DevItems HT Politic wp-politic allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects HT Politic: from n/a through <= 2.4.4.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
HT Politic versions 2.4.4 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect other users viewing the compromised content. An attacker with low-level access can inject code that executes in victims' browsers, potentially stealing session data or performing actions on their behalf.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can inject code affecting other site visitors; session hijacking and unauthorized actions are possible.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker needs a low-privilege account and the victim must visit a page containing the injected script.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
November 9, 2024
CVE published
May 12, 2026
Record updated