What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WP Chill Passster content-protector allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Passster: from n/a through <= 4.2.18.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Passster versions up to 4.2.18 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other users, including site administrators. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger. The impact extends beyond the vulnerable component to affect the broader site.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they view affected content.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated attackers can steal admin credentials, modify site content, or compromise visitor data through injected scripts.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must be logged in with low-level user privileges and trick a victim into viewing the malicious content.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
September 22, 2025
CVE published
May 12, 2026
Record updated