What the vulnerability does
01Description
The WP Table Builder – WordPress Table Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's wptb shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 2.0.12 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
WP Table Builder versions up to 2.0.12 contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts into table content. The vulnerability affects the scope beyond the plugin itself, potentially impacting other users and site functionality. Site administrators should update to a version newer than 2.0.12 to remediate this issue.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious JavaScript that executes in other users' browsers when they view affected tables.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can inject scripts affecting other site visitors; may compromise user sessions or steal data.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a WordPress user account with table creation or editing permissions.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
August 15, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
