CVE-2026-118071 — MEDIUM (6.8)

Vulnerability Description

The Joinchat WordPress plugin before 6.4.2 does not escape the message of its button block before outputting it in an HTML attribute on the front end, which could allow users with the Author role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks against any visitor of the post, including administrators.

CVSS Score

6.8

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/6ac942c3-d39f-4431-97c4-ba9d8c87df21/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-118071?

CVE-2026-118071 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). The Joinchat WordPress plugin before 6.4.2 does not escape the message of its button block before outputting it in an HTML attribute on the front end, which could allow users with the Author role and...

How severe is CVE-2026-118071?

CVE-2026-118071 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-118071?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.