What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Dhanendran Rajagopal Term Taxonomy Converter term-taxonomy-converter allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Term Taxonomy Converter: from n/a through <= 1.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Term Taxonomy Converter versions 1.2 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a malicious link—and can affect users across different parts of the application. An attacker needs no authentication to exploit this flaw.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers, potentially stealing session tokens or performing actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Users visiting affected pages could have their sessions compromised or be redirected to malicious sites without their knowledge.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page that triggers the vulnerability.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
April 17, 2025
CVE published
May 12, 2026
Record updated