What the vulnerability does
01Description
The wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table, Dynamic Tables & Table Charts Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting in all versions up to, and including, 6.5.0.4. This is due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping in the prepareCellOutput() method of the LinkWDTColumn, ImageWDTColumn, and EmailWDTColumn classes. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page, given that they can trick an Administrator into importing data from an attacker-controlled source and the affected column types (Link, Image, or Email) are configured.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
wpDataTables versions up to 6.5.0.4 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into the plugin. An attacker can craft a malicious link or page that, when visited by a site administrator or user, executes JavaScript in their browser. This can lead to session hijacking, credential theft, or unauthorized actions performed on behalf of the victim.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject and execute malicious JavaScript in a user's browser when they visit a crafted page or link.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Administrators or users visiting malicious links could have their sessions hijacked, credentials stolen, or be tricked into performing unwanted actions on the site.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
The victim must visit a malicious link or page crafted by the attacker. No authentication required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
April 20, 2026
CVE published
April 21, 2026
Record updated
