What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in timmcdaniels Media Category Library media-category-library allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Media Category Library: from n/a through <= 2.7.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Media Category Library versions 2.7 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a malicious link—and can affect multiple users across the site. Updating to a version newer than 2.7 is recommended.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they visit affected pages.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Site visitors could have their sessions hijacked, credentials stolen, or be redirected to malicious sites.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
No authentication required. Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
January 13, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated