Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in Media Library Assistant Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2026-113482

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Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Media Library Assistant
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 November 2026

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2026-113482?

The Media Library Assistant plugin for WordPress is vulnerable due to improper escaping of shortcode attributes before rendering them in generated links. This flaw allows users with Contributor roles and above to conduct Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks, potentially compromising site security and user data. It's crucial for users to update to version 3.44 or later to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Media Library Assistant 0 < 3.44

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2026-113482 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b01e935e-94ea-4993-8e49-...
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Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Karthik Ramakrishnan
WPScan
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