CVE-2026-76546
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CVE-2026-76546 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The User Profile Builder WordPress plugin before 4.0.1 does not escape the output of one of its optional shortcodes, allowing users with a role as low as contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks against any user viewing the affected content, including administrators. The shortcode is not enabled by default.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The User Profile Builder WordPress plugin before 4.0.1 does not escape the output of one of its optional shortcodes, allowing users with a role as low as contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks against any user viewing the affected content, including administrators. The shortcode is not enabled by default.
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Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | User Profile Builder | >= 3.3.4, < 4.0.1 |
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- Status
- Deferred
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