What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in kdmurray Random Image Selector random-image-selector allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Random Image Selector: from n/a through <= 2.4.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Random Image Selector versions 2.4 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when visited by a site user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in the user's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement. The vulnerability affects all users of the plugin up to version 2.4.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a user's browser when they visit a crafted link.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Site visitors can be compromised; attackers may steal sessions, credentials, or redirect users to malicious sites.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
A site user must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page that triggers the vulnerability.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 15, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated