What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in algothemes Causes – Donation Plugin causes allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Causes – Donation Plugin: from n/a through <= 1.0.01.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Causes – Donation Plugin for WordPress contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 1.0.01. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in a visitor's browser when they interact with the plugin. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect other users on the site. Update to a version newer than 1.0.01 to resolve this issue.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in visitors' browsers, potentially stealing data or performing actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Visitors' sessions and data could be compromised; site reputation and user trust may be damaged.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Visitor must click a malicious link or visit a compromised page; no authentication required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
January 24, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated