What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in John Hanusek imPress wp-js-impress allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects imPress: from n/a through <= 0.1.4.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
imPress versions 0.1.4 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. An attacker can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by a user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement. The vulnerability requires user interaction to exploit.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a user's browser to steal credentials or hijack sessions.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Users visiting crafted malicious links could have their sessions compromised or credentials stolen if imPress is deployed on your site.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must trick a user into visiting a malicious link or page (user interaction required). No authentication needed.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
November 9, 2024
CVE published
May 11, 2026
Record updated