What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in faaiq Simple Custom post type custom field simple-content-construction-kit allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Simple Custom post type custom field: from n/a through <= 1.0.3.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Simple Custom Post Type Custom Field plugin for WordPress contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 1.0.3. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of site visitors, potentially stealing session tokens or performing actions on their behalf. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a malicious link—and affects the entire site scope.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in visitors' browsers, stealing cookies or performing actions as those users.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Visitors' browsers can be compromised; attackers may steal admin sessions or modify site content via victim accounts.
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 22, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated