Vulnerability Description
The WP Photo Album Plus plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting in all versions up to, and including, 9.0.11.006 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping in the wppa_user_upload function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in the photo album descriptions that execute in a victim's browser.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-photo-album-plus/tags/9.0.09.003/w
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3349261/wp-photo-album-plus
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/575b11a3-9fa4-4ee0-8f1
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-8726?
CVE-2025-8726 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). The WP Photo Album Plus plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Scripting in all versions up to, and including, 9.0.11.006 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping in the wp...
How severe is CVE-2025-8726?
CVE-2025-8726 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-8726?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.