What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Denra.com WP Date and Time Shortcode wp-date-and-time-shortcode allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Date and Time Shortcode: from n/a through <= 2.6.7.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
WP Date and Time Shortcode versions 2.6.7 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts through the plugin's shortcode functionality. When another user views a page containing the affected shortcode, the injected script executes in their browser, potentially allowing the attacker to steal session data or perform actions on their behalf.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in other users' browsers when they view pages with the affected shortcode.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can inject scripts that compromise other users' sessions or perform unauthorized actions on their accounts.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site; victim must view a page containing the malicious shortcode.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 31, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated