What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Jeff Starr Head Meta Data head-meta-data allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Head Meta Data: from n/a through <= 20250327.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Head Meta Data contains a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 20250327. An authenticated administrator with high privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers when they visit affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the site.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they visit the site.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Administrators can be tricked into executing malicious scripts that compromise site security or user data.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have high-level administrator privileges and the victim must visit a page containing the injected payload.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
November 21, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated