What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in thiagogsrwp WP Hotjar wp-hotjar allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Hotjar: from n/a through <= 0.0.3.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
WP Hotjar versions 0.0.3 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with high privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they visit affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of site data.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers to steal data or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Admins with high privileges could be tricked into visiting a malicious page, allowing attackers to compromise site data or user accounts.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have high-level admin privileges and the victim must visit a page containing the injected script.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 24, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated