What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Include Fussball.de Widgets plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'api' and 'type' parameters in all versions up to, and including, 4.0.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Include Fussball.de Widgets plugin for WordPress contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 4.0.0. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers, potentially affecting site visitors and administrators. The vulnerability has scope impact, meaning it can affect resources beyond the vulnerable component itself.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they view affected pages.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other visitors and admins; potential for credential theft or malware distribution.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege account on the site; no user interaction required from victims.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
November 11, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated