What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in wp.insider Simple Membership simple-membership allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Simple Membership: from n/a through <= 4.6.3.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Simple Membership versions 4.6.3 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated administrator can inject malicious scripts through the plugin interface. When another user visits an affected page, the script executes in their browser, potentially stealing session data or performing actions on their behalf. The vulnerability requires admin access and user interaction to exploit.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they visit affected pages.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
An admin account compromise could allow script injection affecting all site visitors, risking session hijacking or unauthorized actions.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have administrator privileges and the victim must visit a page containing the injected script.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
June 6, 2025
CVE published
May 12, 2026
Record updated