What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WPFactory Adverts adverts-click-tracker allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Adverts: from n/a through <= 1.4.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
WPFactory Adverts versions 1.4 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. An attacker with low-level site access can craft a request that, when visited by another user, executes arbitrary JavaScript in their 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 other users' browsers to steal sessions, credentials, or perform unauthorized actions.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated attackers can compromise other users' accounts and data; site visitors may have sessions hijacked or credentials stolen.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker needs a low-privilege site account and must trick another user into visiting a malicious link or page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
September 22, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated