What the vulnerability does
01Description
The FluentAuth – The Ultimate Authorization & Security Plugin for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's `fluent_auth_reset_password` shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.3 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
FluentAuth contains a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 2.0.3. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts that execute in the browsers of other site users, including administrators. The vulnerability affects the plugin's authorization and security features, potentially compromising site integrity and user data.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers, including administrators.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Attackers with basic user roles can compromise admin accounts, steal credentials, or modify site content.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress user account; no user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
December 15, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
