Vulnerability Description
The Modula plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'items' parameter in versions up to, and including, 3.0.17 This is due to insufficient input sanitization of the per-image 'link' field in the save_merged_items() REST handler and Images\Adapter::normalize_item_row(), which preserves unknown keys verbatim, combined with output escaping in Modula_Helper::generate_attributes() that applies only esc_attr() to the resulting anchor href and does not strip the 'javascript:' URL scheme. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page and clicks the gallery tile.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/modula-best-grid-gallery/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/modula-best-grid-gallery/tags/3.0.17/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/modula-best-grid-gallery/tags/3.0.17/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/modula-best-grid-gallery/tags/3.0.17/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/modula-best-grid-gallery/tags/3.0.17/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/modula-best-grid-gallery/tags/3.0.17/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?reponame=&new=3787971%40modula-best
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/91d3cbc2-00ca-4384-a52
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-121976?
CVE-2026-121976 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The Modula plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'items' parameter in versions up to, and including, 3.0.17 This is due to insufficient input sanitization of the pe...
How severe is CVE-2026-121976?
CVE-2026-121976 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-2026-121976?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.