Preloader by WordPress Monsters: Cross-site scripting
Preloader by WordPress Monsters is affected by cross-site scripting. Exposure depends on how the affected operation is made reachable by the site. Injected script can execute in the affected site's origin when the vulnerable output is viewed.
- Component
- Preloader by WordPress Monsters
- Plugin slug
preloader-sws- Affected
- See vendor advisory
- Safe version
- See mitigation notes
- Published
- Jan 02, 2025
This CVE was published Jan 02, 2025 and is one of 1 known issue for this plugin.
Update, patch or deactivate.
Update Preloader by WordPress Monsters to a release outside the affected range, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.
No confirmed safe version is listed. Consider a vendor-supported patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality while you assess the risk.
Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.
Technical description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WordPress Monsters Preloader by WordPress Monsters preloader-sws allows Reflected XSS.This issue affects Preloader by WordPress Monsters: from n/a through <= 1.2.3.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L