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 Badge Widget Variable Substitution in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.69 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-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 1.2.69 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts affecting other users across the site. An attacker with a low-privilege account can craft input that executes in other users' browsers, potentially stealing session data or performing actions on their behalf. The vulnerability has site-wide scope due to how the plugin processes user-supplied data.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject JavaScript code that runs in other users' browsers and affects site functionality.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Any registered user can inject malicious scripts affecting other members; session hijacking and unauthorized actions are possible.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a registered account on the site (low-privilege user login required).
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
August 6, 2026
CVE published
August 6, 2026
Record updated
