What the vulnerability does
01Description
The WP Table Builder – WordPress Table Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the button element in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.14 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. By default, this can only be exploited by administrators, but the ability to use and configure WP Table Builder can be extended to contributors.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
WP Table Builder versions up to 1.4.14 contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts into table content. The vulnerability has a changed scope, meaning injected code can affect other users viewing the affected tables. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 1.4.14 to remediate this issue.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject JavaScript code that executes in other users' browsers when they view affected tables.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can inject malicious scripts affecting other site visitors, potentially stealing credentials or session tokens.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a WordPress user account with table creation or editing permissions.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
May 21, 2024
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
