What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Chad Butler WP-Members wp-members allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP-Members: from n/a through <= 3.5.4.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
WP-Members versions up to 3.5.4.2 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 executes JavaScript in other users' browsers, potentially stealing session tokens or performing actions on their behalf. The vulnerability requires user interaction and affects the site's scope.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in other users' browsers to steal data or perform unauthorized actions.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users with low privileges can compromise other users' sessions or data through stored or reflected XSS attacks.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege account on the site and the victim must visit a page containing the malicious payload.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
September 22, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated