What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Glen Scott Plugin Security Scanner plugin-security-scanner allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Plugin Security Scanner: from n/a through <= 2.0.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Plugin Security Scanner versions 2.0.2 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated administrator with high privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view 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
A malicious admin can compromise other users' sessions and steal sensitive information or modify site content.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have high-level admin privileges 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