CVE-2026-118204Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
NVDCVSS scored by security@wordfence.com
Vulnerability Summary
The WP Data Access β App Builder for Tables, Forms, Dashboards, Charts & Maps plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'ImageURL column value (populated from wp_usermeta.description in the demonstrated path)' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 5.5.89 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. Exploitation requires an administrator to have published a DataTables shortcode over a database column the attacker controls (e.g., wp_usermeta.description) with the Image URL media type assigned to that column β both are supported plugin features but are not enabled by default.
CVSS v3.1 Base Metrics — Score 6.4 (MEDIUM)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:NAttack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredLow
User InteractionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
Affected & Patched Versions
Not provided by NVD for this CVE.
No patched version published yet
Until a fix ships, reduce exposure:
- Restrict access to the affected service or interface to trusted networks.
- Disable the affected feature if you do not need it.
- Watch the vendor advisory for a firmware or software update.
What to do
Prioritize this fix. Exploit code is public, so attacks can follow quickly.
- Check whether you run the affected product and which version.
- No patched version is listed yet. Limit access to the affected service to trusted networks, and disable the feature if you can.
- Subscribe to the vendor advisory so you learn when a fix ships.
- Review logs and exposed services for signs of earlier compromise.
Timeline
- Nov 7, 2026Published
- Nov 7, 2026Record last modified
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Set up CVE alertsExternal References
- Referencehttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-data-access/tags/5.5.88/WPDataAccess/Data_Tables/WPDA_Data_Tables.php#L1017
- Referencehttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-data-access/tags/5.5.88/WPDataAccess/Data_Tables/WPDA_Data_Tables.php#L1062
- Referencehttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-data-access/tags/5.5.88/includes/class-wp-data-access.php#L490
- Referencehttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?reponame=&new=3771310%40wp-data-access%2Ftags%2F5.5.90&old=3761178%40wp-data-access%2Ftags%2F5.5.89
- Referencehttps://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/64fedaf1-3edf-43e9-8521-95a5efa1c8f4?source=cve
Data last checked: Nov 7, 2026 08:01 UTC