What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Terry L. WP Githuber MD wp-githuber-md allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Githuber MD: from n/a through <= 1.16.3.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
WP Githuber MD versions 1.16.3 and earlier contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other site visitors, including administrators. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger and affects the integrity and confidentiality of the site.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers, potentially stealing credentials or session tokens.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can compromise other users' accounts or steal admin session data through stored XSS attacks.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account and trick a user into visiting a page containing the malicious payload.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
November 18, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated