What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in CMSJunkie - WordPress Business Directory Plugins WP-BusinessDirectory wp-businessdirectory allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WP-BusinessDirectory: from n/a through <= 3.1.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
WP-BusinessDirectory versions 3.1.2 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 that, when clicked by a site visitor, executes JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement. Update to version 4.0.2 or later to resolve the issue.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in visitors' browsers via a crafted link.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Visitors' sessions and credentials can be compromised; site content may be defaced or redirected.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker needs to trick a site visitor into clicking a malicious link (user interaction required).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
April 17, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated