What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Habibur Rahman Comment Form WP – Customize Default Comment Form comment-form-wp allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Comment Form WP – Customize Default Comment Form: from n/a through <= 2.0.1.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Comment Form WP allows stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks through unfiltered comment form fields. An authenticated admin with high privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in visitors' browsers when they view the comment form. The vulnerability affects versions up to 2.0.1 and requires admin access and user interaction to exploit.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts into comment form fields that execute in visitors' browsers.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Malicious admins or compromised admin accounts can inject scripts affecting site visitors and potentially stealing data.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Admin-level access to the site and victim must view the affected comment form.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
September 5, 2025
CVE published
May 12, 2026
Record updated