What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in bobmatnyc Moka Get Posts Shortcode moka-get-posts allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Moka Get Posts Shortcode: from n/a through <= 1.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Moka Get Posts Shortcode versions 1.0 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker with low-level site access can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect site visitors across different security contexts.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they view the site.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Site visitors' sessions and data could be compromised; attackers could steal credentials or perform actions as other users.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker needs low-level site access (e.g., contributor role) and the victim must view a page containing the vulnerable shortcode.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
November 19, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated