What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in chaozh Simple Post Series simple-post-series allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Simple Post Series: from n/a through <= 2.4.4.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Simple Post Series versions 2.4.4 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in a victim's browser when they visit an affected page. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect other users or site functionality. Update to a version newer than 2.4.4 to resolve this issue.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in a victim's browser, potentially stealing session data or performing actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Visitors to your site could have their sessions hijacked or be redirected to malicious sites; your site's reputation may be damaged.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Victim must visit a page containing the attacker's malicious input; no authentication required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 26, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated