What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in agora32 Maniac SEO maniac-seo allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Maniac SEO: from n/a through <= 2.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Maniac SEO versions 2.0 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a malicious link—and can affect other users viewing the compromised page. An attacker needs no authentication to exploit this flaw.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in visitors' browsers, stealing session cookies or redirecting users to phishing sites.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Visitors' accounts and data at risk; site reputation damage if used for phishing or malware distribution.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Victim must click an attacker-crafted link or visit a page containing the malicious payload.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 3, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated