CVSS base score
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
What the vulnerability does
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Christopher Churchill custom-post-edit front-end-post-edit allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects custom-post-edit: from n/a through <= 1.0.4.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Custom Post Edit versions 1.0.4 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the application. An attacker can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by a site administrator or user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the victim.
What an attacker can do
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a user's browser to steal credentials or perform unauthorized actions.
Potential impact on your site
Site administrators and users visiting crafted links risk session hijacking, data theft, or malware infection through their browser.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must trick a user into visiting a malicious link or page (user interaction required); no authentication needed.
Key dates
External resources
