What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Ketan Patel Featured product by category name featured-product-by-category-name allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Featured product by category name: from n/a through <= 1.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Featured product by category name versions 1.1 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting 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 scripts that run in other users' browsers to steal data or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Site visitors' accounts and data are at risk if a low-privilege user injects malicious code into product category pages.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker needs low-level site access (e.g., contributor role) and the victim must view a page containing the injected script.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
November 19, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated