What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Nurul Amin WP Smart Tooltip wp-smart-tool-tip allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Smart Tooltip: from n/a through <= 1.0.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
WP Smart Tooltip versions 1.0.0 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user can inject malicious scripts into tooltip content that execute in other users' browsers when they view the affected page. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect site visitors across different security contexts.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they view tooltips.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can inject JavaScript that steals visitor data, session tokens, or performs actions on behalf of site visitors.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have low-level site access (e.g., contributor role) and the victim must view a page containing the malicious tooltip.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
January 27, 2025
CVE published
May 11, 2026
Record updated