CVSS base score
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
What the vulnerability does
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Justin Tadlock Query Posts query-posts allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Query Posts: from n/a through <= 0.3.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Query Posts versions 0.3.2 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they view affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction—the victim must visit a page containing the attacker's payload. Impact is limited to low-level data exposure and site defacement.
What an attacker can do
Inject JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers to steal session data or modify page content.
Potential impact on your site
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other visitors; requires immediate patching to prevent account compromise.
Conditions required to exploit
Attacker must have a low-privilege account; victim must visit a page with the malicious payload.
Key dates
External resources
