Vulnerability Description
The Media Library Alt Text Editor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'bvmalt_sc_div_update_alt_text' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.0 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/media-library-alt-text-editor/tags/1.
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/7879aaad-37b2-410d-9b2
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-1820?
CVE-2026-1820 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The Media Library Alt Text Editor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the plugin's 'bvmalt_sc_div_update_alt_text' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.0...
How severe is CVE-2026-1820?
CVE-2026-1820 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-2026-1820?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.