What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Daniel Bakovic WPAchievements Free wpachievements-free allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WPAchievements Free: from n/a through <= 1.2.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
WPAchievements Free contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 1.2.0. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the site.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers, potentially stealing data or performing actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other site visitors; impacts site security and user trust.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account and the victim must visit a page containing the injected payload.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
January 7, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated