What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in BuddyDev MediaPress mediapress allows Stored XSS.This issue affects MediaPress: from n/a through <= 1.6.2.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
MediaPress versions up to 1.6.2 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. An attacker with low-level site access can craft a request that executes JavaScript in other users' browsers when they interact with affected content. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect multiple users across the site.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers to steal session tokens, redirect them, or deface content.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can compromise other users' accounts or sessions; site reputation and user trust at risk.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker needs a low-privilege account on the site; victim must click a link or visit a page containing the malicious payload.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
January 8, 2026
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated