What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in shujahat21 Optimate Ads optimate-ads allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Optimate Ads: from n/a through <= 1.0.3.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Optimate Ads versions 1.0.3 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. An attacker with low-level account access can craft a request that causes the injected code to execute in other users' browsers when they interact with affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect multiple users across the site.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers, potentially stealing session tokens or performing actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Users' accounts and data are at risk if attackers with basic access inject scripts. Session hijacking and unauthorized actions are possible.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker needs a low-privilege account on the site and must trick a user into clicking a malicious link or visiting a crafted page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
February 7, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated