WordPress Auto Image Attributes Plugin Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the WordPress plugin 'Auto Image Attributes From Filename With Bulk Updater (Add Alt Text, Image Title For Image SEO)' in all versions through 4.9. This vulnerability arises from inadequate input sanitization and output escaping, allowing authenticated attackers with Author-level access or higher to inject arbitrary web scripts into pages. The injected scripts execute when a user accesses the compromised page.

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.

Remediation

Users are advised to update the plugin to version 4.9.1 or a newer patched version.