What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in anmari amr shortcodes amr-shortcodes allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects amr shortcodes: from n/a through <= 1.7.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
AMR Shortcodes versions 1.7 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 site administrator or user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the victim.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a user's browser when they visit a crafted page or link.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Administrators and users visiting affected pages risk session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized site modifications.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
The victim must visit a page or click a link containing the malicious payload; no authentication required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
December 2, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated