What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in skyword Skyword API Plugin skyword-plugin allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Skyword API Plugin: from n/a through <= 2.5.3.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Skyword API Plugin versions 2.5.3 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they interact with affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect multiple users across the site. Update to a version newer than 2.5.3.
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
Authenticated users can be compromised; attackers may steal session tokens, modify content, or redirect users to malicious sites.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege account and trick a user into visiting a crafted link or page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
September 22, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated