What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in devu Status Updater fb-status-updater allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Status Updater: from n/a through <= 1.9.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Status Updater versions 1.9.2 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—victims must visit a crafted link or page. Successful exploitation can compromise user sessions, steal data, or deface site content.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they visit affected pages.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Visitors may have sessions hijacked, credentials stolen, or see defaced content depending on attacker intent.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
No authentication required. Victim must click a malicious link or visit a crafted page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 3, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated