What the vulnerability does
01Description
The CM Business Directory plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'cmbd_featured_image' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.5.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
CM Business Directory versions up to 1.5.2 contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. The vulnerability affects the scope beyond the vulnerable component, potentially impacting other users and site functionality. An attacker with low-level account access can inject code that executes in other users' browsers, compromising data or session integrity.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers and affect site functionality.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other visitors and site operations; data theft or session hijacking possible.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege account on the site; no user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
September 26, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
