What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in awsm.in Embed Any Document embed-any-document allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Embed Any Document: from n/a through <= 2.7.7.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Embed Any Document versions 2.7.7 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability. An authenticated user can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected content. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect other site visitors. Update to a version newer than 2.7.7 to remediate.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they view the attacker's content.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers with low-privilege accounts can steal session cookies, redirect users, or deface content visible to other site visitors.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege account (e.g., contributor or subscriber) and the victim must visit a page containing the malicious content.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
September 26, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated