Vulnerability Description
The UsersWP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting in versions up to and including 1.2.60. This is due to insufficient input sanitization of user-supplied URL fields and improper output escaping when rendering user profile data in badge widgets. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts that will execute whenever a user accesses a page containing the affected badge widget.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/userswp/tags/1.2.55/includes/class-fo
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/userswp/tags/1.2.55/includes/helpers/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/userswp/tags/1.2.55/includes/helpers/
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/userswp/tags/1.2.55/vendor/ayecode/wp
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/userswp/trunk/includes/class-forms.ph
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/userswp/trunk/includes/helpers/pages.
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/userswp/trunk/includes/helpers/pages.
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/userswp/trunk/vendor/ayecode/wp-ayeco
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/bdb619c5-967c-4b8c-8a9
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-5742?
CVE-2026-5742 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The UsersWP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting in versions up to and including 1.2.60. This is due to insufficient input sanitization of user-supplied URL fields and imp...
How severe is CVE-2026-5742?
CVE-2026-5742 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-2026-5742?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.