What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in PenciDesign Penci Filter Everything penci-filter-everything allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Penci Filter Everything: from n/a through < 1.7.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Penci Filter Everything versions 1.7 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they interact with affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of site data.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers to steal data, modify page content, or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Site users' sessions and data can be compromised; attackers can deface content or steal credentials from logged-in administrators.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker needs a low-privilege account and must trick a user into clicking a malicious link or visiting a crafted page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
September 22, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated