What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Proof Factor LLC Proof Factor – Social Proof Notifications proof-factor-social-proof-notifications allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Proof Factor – Social Proof Notifications: from n/a through <= 1.0.5.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Proof Factor – Social Proof Notifications versions 1.0.5 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 confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the site.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Administrators with high privileges could be tricked into visiting a malicious link, allowing attackers to compromise other user accounts or modify site content.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have high-level administrator privileges and the victim must visit a page containing the injected content.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
September 22, 2025
CVE published
May 12, 2026
Record updated