What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Venutius BP Profile Shortcodes Extra bp-profile-shortcodes-extra allows Stored XSS.This issue affects BP Profile Shortcodes Extra: from n/a through <= 2.6.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
BP Profile Shortcodes Extra versions up to 2.6.0 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected content. The vulnerability affects the scope beyond the vulnerable component, potentially compromising site security and user data.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they view the affected content.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can inject scripts that steal other users' session tokens, modify site content, or redirect visitors to malicious sites.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must be logged in with low-level user privileges and the victim must view a page containing the injected script.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
January 9, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated