WordPress History Log by Click5 Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the WordPress History Log by Click5 plugin, affecting versions through 1.0.13. This vulnerability 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 viewing the page, potentially leading to session hijacking or other malicious actions.

Remediation

Users are advised to remove or replace the History Log by Click5 plugin, as it is likely abandoned and will not receive further updates. A virtual patch is available through Patchstack to mitigate this vulnerability until an official fix can be applied.