Powie's WHOIS Domain Check 0.9.31 Persistent Cross-Site Scripting
Published May 13, 2026 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Powie's WHOIS Domain Check 0.9.31 Persistent Cross-Site Scripting
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QFinch assessment
Powie's WHOIS Domain Check 0.9.31 contains a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript by exploiting unsanitized input fields in plugin settings. Attackers can submit malicious payloads through textarea and input elements in the pwhois_settings.php configuration page to execute JavaScript in the admin context and escalate privileges.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- LOW
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- ExploitDB-48656 ↗
- Official Product Homepage ↗
- Official Product Homepage ↗
- Product Reference ↗
- VulnCheck Advisory: Powie's WHOIS Domain Check 0.9.31 Persistent Cross-Site Scripting ↗
Record history
Published May 13, 2026 · Last refreshed Nov 3, 2026