CVE-2026-11766
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CVE-2026-11766 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Ultimate Member WordPress plugin before 2.12.0 does not properly sanitise and escape the value of custom textarea profile fields before outputting it on user profiles, allowing authenticated users with Subscriber-level access and above to store JavaScript that executes when any user, including an administrator, views the affected profile.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Ultimate Member WordPress plugin before 2.12.0 does not properly sanitise and escape the value of custom textarea profile fields before outputting it on user profiles, allowing authenticated users with Subscriber-level access and above to store JavaScript that executes when any user, including an administrator, views the affected profile.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Ultimate Member | < 2.12.0 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
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