CVE-2026-118165 — MEDIUM (6.8)

Vulnerability Description

The Firelight Lightbox WordPress plugin before 2.3.23 does not escape the URL of links it opens in its Classic lightbox before inserting it into the page as HTML, which could allow users with a role as low as Contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks against users who click a crafted link.

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/345e7a47-ba72-4329-a9d6-9d3a9a8b3321/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-118165?

CVE-2026-118165 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). The Firelight Lightbox WordPress plugin before 2.3.23 does not escape the URL of links it opens in its Classic lightbox before inserting it into the page as HTML, which could allow users with a role a...

How severe is CVE-2026-118165?

CVE-2026-118165 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-2026-118165?

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