Vulnerability Description
The UsersWP – Front-end login form, User Registration, User Profile & Members Directory plugin for WP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Badge Widget Variable Substitution in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.69 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-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://github.com/AyeCode/userswp/pull/919/changes#diff-b9dd818f55e8124bf822f08
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/98d3aa11-346e-4e1f-9c5
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-18501?
CVE-2026-18501 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The UsersWP – Front-end login form, User Registration, User Profile & Members Directory plugin for WP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Badge Widget Variable Substi...
How severe is CVE-2026-18501?
CVE-2026-18501 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-2026-18501?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.