CVE-2026-76546 — MEDIUM (6.8)

Vulnerability Description

The User Profile Builder WordPress plugin before 4.0.1 does not escape the output of one of its optional shortcodes, allowing users with a role as low as contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks against any user viewing the affected content, including administrators. The shortcode is not enabled by default.

CVSS Score

6.8

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/2c67d682-3e11-4fcd-9aae-ab7895d5da67/

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-76546?

CVE-2026-76546 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). The User Profile Builder WordPress plugin before 4.0.1 does not escape the output of one of its optional shortcodes, allowing users with a role as low as contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scri...

How severe is CVE-2026-76546?

CVE-2026-76546 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-76546?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.