What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in wpeverest User Registration user-registration allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects User Registration: from n/a through < 4.2.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
User Registration versions 4.2.0 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts. An attacker can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by a site user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the victim.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in users' browsers to steal sessions, credentials, or perform unauthorized actions.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Site users visiting malicious links could have their sessions hijacked or credentials stolen; attackers can perform actions as those users.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must trick a site user into clicking a malicious link or visiting a compromised page (user interaction required).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
April 24, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated