Vulnerability Description
The WP Data Access plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Simple Form autocomplete lookup label in versions up to, and including, 5.5.89 This is due to insufficient output escaping on the value returned by WPDA_Autocomplete::autocomplete_lookup() when it is emitted into a single-quoted HTML attribute by WPDA_Simple_Form_Item_Autocomplete::show_item() (the escape-output lint is explicitly suppressed on the echo line). This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, who are permitted to edit a lookup row through a legacy Form, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user — including a higher-privileged user editing a linked record that uses the autocomplete relationship — accesses the injected page.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-data-access/tags/5.5.89/WPDataAcce
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-data-access/tags/5.5.89/WPDataAcce
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?reponame=&new=3771310%40wp-data-acc
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/25cf5cf7-d846-4f0e-aa6
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-118048?
CVE-2026-118048 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The WP Data Access plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Simple Form autocomplete lookup label in versions up to, and including, 5.5.89 This is due to insufficient ...
How severe is CVE-2026-118048?
CVE-2026-118048 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-118048?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.