What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Vladimir Prelovac WP Wall wp-wall allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WP Wall: from n/a through <= 1.7.3.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
WP Wall versions 1.7.3 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the site. An attacker can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by a site administrator or user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the victim.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in the browsers of site visitors or administrators.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers can steal admin sessions, modify site content, or harvest user credentials without updating the plugin.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
The victim must visit a page or click a link containing the attacker's malicious payload.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
July 4, 2025
CVE published
May 12, 2026
Record updated