What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Maruf Arafat VP Sitemap vp-sitemap allows Stored XSS.This issue affects VP Sitemap: from n/a through <= 1.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
VP Sitemap versions 1.0 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. An attacker with low-level site access can craft a request that executes JavaScript in other users' browsers, potentially compromising their sessions or stealing sensitive data. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the integrity and confidentiality of site data.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject JavaScript code that runs in other users' browsers and steals their session data or credentials.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated attackers can compromise other users' accounts and sessions, potentially escalating to admin access.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker needs a low-privilege site account and must trick a user into visiting a malicious link or page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
November 19, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated