What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in bPlugins Timeline Block timeline-block-block allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Timeline Block: from n/a through <= 1.1.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Timeline Block for WordPress contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 1.1.1. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other site visitors, potentially compromising their sessions or stealing data. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger the payload.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they view the affected content.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Visitors' sessions could be hijacked, credentials stolen, or malware injected into your site without your knowledge.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account and trick a site visitor into viewing a page containing the malicious payload.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
February 17, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated