What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in CK MacLeod Category Featured Images Extended category-featured-images-extended allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Category Featured Images Extended: from n/a through <= 1.52.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Category Featured Images Extended versions 1.52 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability. An authenticated administrator with high privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they interact with affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect the integrity and confidentiality of site data.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers to steal data or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
An admin account compromise could allow script injection affecting other users' sessions and data access.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have administrator-level access and the victim must visit a page containing the injected script.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
September 22, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated