WordPress Cache Control by Cacholong Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the WordPress plugin Cache Control by Cacholong, affecting versions through 5.4.1. This issue arises from improper input sanitization during web page generation, allowing malicious scripts to be injected and 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 visiting the site.

Remediation

No official fix is available for this vulnerability. Users are advised to remove and replace the Cache Control by Cacholong plugin, as it is likely abandoned and will not receive further updates.