What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Hiroaki Miyashita Custom Field Template custom-field-template allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Custom Field Template: from n/a through <= 2.7.7.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Custom Field Template versions 2.7.7 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability. An attacker with low-level site access can inject malicious scripts into custom fields. When another user views the affected content, the script executes in their browser, potentially allowing the attacker to steal session tokens, modify page content, or perform actions on behalf of the victim.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in other users' browsers when they view custom field content.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Site users' accounts and data are at risk if attackers with low-level access inject malicious scripts into custom fields.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker needs low-level site access (e.g., contributor or subscriber role) and the victim must view a page containing the injected custom field.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
December 29, 2025
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated