What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Smart Table Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘id’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. 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
Smart Table Builder versions 1.0.1 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability. An attacker with low-level user access can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers, potentially stealing session data or performing actions on their behalf. The vulnerability affects the entire application scope due to how the flaw propagates.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers to steal data or perform unauthorized actions.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Users' accounts and data are at risk if an authenticated attacker injects malicious code into tables or content.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have low-level user account access; no user interaction required from victims.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
September 6, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated