What the vulnerability does
01Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in PublishPress Post Expirator post-expirator allows DOM-Based XSS.This issue affects Post Expirator: from n/a through <= 4.9.4.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
Post Expirator versions up to 4.9.4 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other site users, including administrators. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger. Attackers can steal session tokens, modify site content, or perform actions on behalf of victims.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers and steal their session tokens or modify site content.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Administrators and other users could have their accounts compromised or site content altered without their knowledge.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress account and trick a user into visiting a crafted page or clicking a link.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
April 8, 2026
CVE published
April 29, 2026
Record updated