Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in WP Data Access Plugin by WordPress
CVE-2026-118048

6.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
WP Data Access – App Builder For Tables, Forms, Dashboards, Charts & Maps
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 November 2026

What is CVE-2026-118048?

The WP Data Access plugin for WordPress is susceptible to Stored Cross-Site Scripting due to inadequate output escaping in the Simple Form autocomplete lookup label. Authenticated users with subscriber-level access can exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious scripts, which execute when users interact with affected pages. This security flaw exists in versions up to 5.5.89, allowing attackers to manipulate linked records through legacy forms, potentially compromising user data and sessions.

Affected Version(s)

WP Data Access – App Builder for Tables, Forms, Dashboards, Charts & Maps 0 <= 5.5.89

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-data-access...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-data-access...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

R3D
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