What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Northern Beaches Websites WP Custom Admin Interface wp-custom-admin-interface allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects WP Custom Admin Interface: from n/a through <= 7.42.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
WP Custom Admin Interface versions 7.42 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the admin interface. An attacker with low-level site access can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other administrators or users who interact with affected pages. The vulnerability requires user interaction and can affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability of site data.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers when they view affected admin pages.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Administrators and other users could have their sessions hijacked, credentials stolen, or site settings modified without their knowledge.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker needs low-level site access (e.g., contributor or editor role) and the victim must visit a page containing the injected payload.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
March 25, 2026
CVE published
April 29, 2026
Record updated