WordPress GDPR Tools Plugin Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the WordPress GDPR Tools plugin, affecting versions through 1.0.2. This issue arises from improper input sanitization during web page generation, allowing malicious actors to inject harmful scripts that are executed when users visit the affected site.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows for stored cross-site scripting, where injected scripts are executed in the context of the user.

Remediation

Users of the WordPress GDPR Tools plugin can apply a virtual patch available through Patchstack to mitigate this vulnerability until an official fix is released.