What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Alex Polonski Smart Countdown FX smart-countdown-fx allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Smart Countdown FX: from n/a through <= 1.5.5.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Smart Countdown FX versions 1.5.5 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker with low-level user access can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the site.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers to steal data, modify page content, or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Users' sessions and data can be compromised; attackers can deface content or redirect visitors to malicious sites.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker needs low-level user account access and victim must view a page containing the injected payload.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
February 7, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated