What the vulnerability does
01Description
The UsersWP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting in versions up to and including 1.2.60. This is due to insufficient input sanitization of user-supplied URL fields and improper output escaping when rendering user profile data in badge widgets. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts that will execute whenever a user accesses a page containing the affected badge widget.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
UsersWP versions up to 1.2.60 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows authenticated users to inject malicious scripts. These scripts execute in the browsers of other site visitors, potentially compromising user sessions or stealing sensitive data. The vulnerability affects the plugin's user profile and registration functionality.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Inject malicious JavaScript that runs in other users' browsers when they view affected pages.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Authenticated users can deface profiles, steal admin session cookies, or redirect members to malicious sites.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a valid WordPress user account with low privileges; no user interaction required.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
April 9, 2026
CVE published
April 9, 2026
Record updated
