What the vulnerability does
01Description
The The Ultimate WordPress Toolkit – WP Extended plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'wpext-export' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.9 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick a user into performing an action such as clicking on a link. Please note this fix was reverted in version 3.0.11 and later fixed again in version 3.0.13.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Ultimate WordPress Toolkit plugin contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by site visitors. An attacker can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by a user, executes JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or malware distribution. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 3.0.9.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in visitors' browsers, potentially stealing credentials or session tokens.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Visitors to your site could have their sessions hijacked or credentials stolen if they interact with attacker-controlled content.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker needs to trick a site visitor into clicking a malicious link or visiting a compromised page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
October 17, 2024
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
