What the vulnerability does
01Description
The UsersWP – Front-end login form, User Registration, User Profile & Members Directory plugin for WP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'uwp_profile' and 'uwp_profile_header' shortcodes in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.42 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
UsersWP versions up to 1.2.42 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts into the site. The vulnerability affects the plugin's user profile and registration functionality. When other users view the compromised profile or content, the injected script executes in their browser, potentially compromising their accounts or stealing sensitive data.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious JavaScript that executes when other users view affected pages or profiles.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
User accounts and data at risk; site visitors may be redirected, have sessions hijacked, or have credentials stolen.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a user account on the site (low privilege level required).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
August 28, 2025
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
