What the vulnerability does
01Description
The CSV to SortTable plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'csv' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 4.2 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
CSV to SortTable versions 4.2 and earlier 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 or site functionality. An attacker with low-level access can craft malicious input that executes in other users' browsers without requiring user interaction.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious JavaScript that executes in other users' browsers and affects site functionality.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users with low privileges can compromise other users' sessions or modify site content.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have low-level authenticated access to the site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
November 18, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated