What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in milan.latinovic WP Chrono wp-chrono allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects WP Chrono: from n/a through <= 1.5.4.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
WP Chrono versions 1.5.4 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. When a victim visits a page containing the attacker's payload, the script executes in their browser with their permissions. The vulnerability affects the site's integrity and can compromise user sessions or data.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they view affected pages.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated attackers can deface content, steal session cookies, or redirect users to malicious sites.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege account (e.g., subscriber or contributor) and the victim must visit a page containing the malicious payload.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
April 1, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated