CVE-2026-118165
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CVE-2026-118165 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Firelight Lightbox WordPress plugin before 2.3.23 does not escape the URL of links it opens in its Classic lightbox before inserting it into the page as HTML, which could allow users with a role as low as Contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks against users who click a crafted link.. EPSS estimates a 0.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Firelight Lightbox WordPress plugin before 2.3.23 does not escape the URL of links it opens in its Classic lightbox before inserting it into the page as HTML, which could allow users with a role as low as Contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks against users who click a crafted link.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Firelight Lightbox | < 2.3.23 |
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Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
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