What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in bPlugins Countdown Timer countdown-time allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Countdown Timer: from n/a through <= 1.2.6.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Countdown Timer for WordPress contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 1.2.6. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect site visitors across the application.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers and steal data or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Site visitors and administrators could have their sessions hijacked, credentials stolen, or be redirected to malicious sites.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account and the victim must view a page containing the injected script.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
February 25, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated