What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in BuddyDev BuddyPress Notification Widget buddypress-notifications-widget allows Stored XSS.This issue affects BuddyPress Notification Widget: from n/a through <= 1.3.3.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
BuddyPress Notification Widget versions 1.3.3 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the site.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers to steal data, modify content, or disrupt site functionality.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other visitors; may lead to credential theft, malware distribution, or site defacement.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a user account on the site. Victim must visit a page containing the injected payload.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
September 22, 2025
CVE published
May 13, 2026
Record updated