What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Syed Balkhi Charitable charitable allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Charitable: from n/a through <= 1.8.5.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Charitable versions up to 1.8.5.1 contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows high-privilege users to inject malicious scripts. An attacker with admin or elevated access can craft a request that injects JavaScript into the site, which executes when other users view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the integrity and confidentiality of site data.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject JavaScript code that runs in other users' browsers when they visit affected pages.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
A compromised admin account can inject malicious scripts affecting all site visitors, potentially stealing credentials or modifying site content.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have high-level privileges (admin or equivalent) and the victim must visit a page containing the injected script.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
May 7, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated