What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in 5sterrenspecialist WordPress 5sterrenspecialist Plugin 5-sterrenspecialist allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WordPress 5sterrenspecialist Plugin: from n/a through <= 1.4.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The 5sterrenspecialist WordPress plugin versions 1.4 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An attacker can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of site visitors. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a malicious link—and can affect other users and the site itself. Update the plugin to a version newer than 1.4.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in visitors' browsers, stealing cookies, session tokens, or performing actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Visitors' accounts and data are at risk; attackers can deface content, steal credentials, or redirect users to phishing sites.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
No authentication required. Attacker must trick a site visitor into clicking a malicious link or visiting a crafted page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
April 10, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated