CVE-2025-55711 MEDIUM

CVE-2025-55711: WordPress WP Table Builder Plugin <= 2.0.12 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability

Vendor Wp Table Builder
Product WP Table Builder
Weakness CWE-79 · XSS
Published August 14, 2025
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

6.5/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in WP Table Builder WP Table Builder wp-table-builder allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WP Table Builder: from n/a through <= 2.0.12.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP Table Builder versions 2.0.12 and earlier contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. An authenticated user with low privileges can inject malicious scripts into table content. When other users view the affected table, the scripts execute in their browsers, potentially allowing the attacker to steal session tokens, modify page content, or perform actions on their behalf. The vulnerability requires user interaction to trigger.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Inject malicious scripts that execute when other users view tables, stealing sessions or modifying site content.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Authenticated users can inject persistent malicious code affecting all site visitors who view affected tables.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker needs a low-privilege WordPress account and must trick a user into viewing the compromised table.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

August 14, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated