What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Mahesh Waghmare MG Post Contributors mg-post-contributors allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects MG Post Contributors: from n/a through <= 1.3..
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
MG Post Contributors versions 1.3 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the site. An attacker can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by a site user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a user's browser to steal session tokens, credentials, or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Users visiting compromised pages or clicking malicious links can have their accounts compromised or be redirected to phishing sites.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
The victim must visit a malicious link or page crafted by the attacker while logged into the site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
November 9, 2024
CVE published
May 11, 2026
Record updated