What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Ryan Sutana WP App Bar wp-app-bar allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects WP App Bar: from n/a through <= 1.5.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
WP App Bar versions 1.5 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the application. An attacker can craft a malicious link that, when clicked by a site visitor, executes arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or defacement of site content.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in visitors' browsers to steal credentials or hijack sessions.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Visitors' sessions and credentials can be compromised; site content may be defaced or redirected.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must trick a site visitor into clicking a malicious link (user interaction required).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
January 8, 2026
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated