What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in sw.galati iframe to embed iframe-to-embed allows Stored XSS.This issue affects iframe to embed: from n/a through <= 1.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The iframe to embed plugin for WordPress contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions 1.2 and earlier. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they interact with the plugin. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect other parts of the site beyond the plugin itself.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers, potentially stealing session data or performing actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can be tricked into executing attacker-controlled JavaScript, compromising their accounts or exposing site data.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account and the victim must click a malicious link or visit a crafted page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
January 7, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated