What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in sindhi WordPress Data Guard wordpress-data-guards allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WordPress Data Guard: from n/a through <= 8.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
WordPress Data Guard versions 0 through 8 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 unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the victim.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in visitors' browsers to steal credentials or perform unauthorized actions.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Visitors and admins who click attacker-crafted 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
January 16, 2025
CVE published
May 11, 2026
Record updated