What the vulnerability does
01Description
The Wikiloops Track Player plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's `wikiloops` shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.1 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
Wikiloops Track Player versions 1.0.1 and earlier contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability. An authenticated user can inject malicious scripts that execute in other users' browsers, potentially stealing session data or performing actions on their behalf. The vulnerability affects all users of the application due to its changed scope.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious scripts that run in other users' browsers and steal their session data or perform actions as them.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Users' accounts and data are at risk if an authenticated attacker injects malicious content into the application.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a user account (low privilege level) and network access to the application.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
February 7, 2026
CVE published
April 8, 2026
Record updated
