Chandrika Sista WP Category Dropdown Plugin Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
Vulnerability
A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the WordPress WP Category Dropdown plugin, affecting versions through 1.9. This issue arises from improper input handling during web page generation, allowing malicious scripts to be injected and executed when users visit the site.
Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability allows for stored cross-site scripting, where injected scripts are executed in the context of the user.
Added: Sep 22, 2025, 8:58 PM
Updated: Sep 22, 2025, 11:08 PM
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