What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in brandtoss WP Mailster wp-mailster allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WP Mailster: from n/a through <= 1.8.17.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
WP Mailster versions 1.8.17.0 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by site visitors. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a malicious link—and can affect multiple users across the site. An attacker needs no authentication to exploit this flaw.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in visitors' browsers, stealing cookies, session tokens, or redirecting users to phishing sites.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Visitors' accounts and data are at risk; your site's reputation and user trust can be damaged if exploited at scale.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker crafts a malicious link; a site visitor must click it or visit a compromised page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
February 4, 2025
CVE published
May 11, 2026
Record updated