What the vulnerability does
01Description
The VatanSMS WP SMS plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the `page` parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.01. This is due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick an administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
VatanSMS WP SMS versions 1.01 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. The vulnerability requires user interaction—typically clicking a malicious link—and can affect users across different parts of the site. An attacker with no authentication can craft a payload to steal session data or perform actions on behalf of victims.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers to steal data or perform actions on their behalf.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Site visitors can be compromised; attackers may steal admin sessions, modify content, or harvest user credentials.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Victim must click a malicious link or visit an attacker-controlled page; no authentication required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
May 20, 2026
CVE published
May 20, 2026
Record updated