What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in fox-themes Awa Plugins awa-plugins allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Awa Plugins: from n/a through <= 1.4.4.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Awa Plugins versions 1.4.4 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction—victims must visit a crafted link or page. The impact extends beyond the plugin itself, potentially affecting other components or user sessions on the site.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that execute in users' browsers when they visit a crafted page.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Users visiting crafted links could have their sessions compromised, credentials stolen, or malware injected into their browsers.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
No authentication required. Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 5, 2026
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated