What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in khanhtruong WP Database Audit database-audit allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WP Database Audit: from n/a through <= 1.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
WP Database Audit versions 1.0 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the site. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when clicked by a site visitor or administrator, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or malware distribution.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in visitors' browsers to steal credentials or hijack sessions.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Visitors and admins who click attacker-controlled links may have sessions hijacked or credentials stolen.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must trick a site visitor or admin into clicking a malicious link (user interaction required).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 26, 2025
CVE published
May 11, 2026
Record updated