Vulnerability Description
The Royal WordPress Backup & Restore Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'wpr_pending_template' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.16 due to insufficient input validation. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that execute if they can successfully trick an administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/royal-backup-reset/tags/1.0.16/assets
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/royal-backup-reset/tags/1.0.16/royal-
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?old_path=%2Froyal-backup-reset/tags
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f9e0c658-b37c-4780-958
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-4305?
CVE-2026-4305 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). The Royal WordPress Backup & Restore Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via the 'wpr_pending_template' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.16 d...
How severe is CVE-2026-4305?
CVE-2026-4305 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-4305?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.