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CVE-2026-18501

MEDIUM · CVSS 6.4 EPSS 0.16% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-06 · Last synced 2026-08-16

CyberRota Analysis

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The UsersWP plugin for WordPress is susceptible to Stored Cross-Site Scripting due to inadequate input sanitization and output escaping, affecting all versions up to 1.2.69. This vulnerability allows authenticated attackers with subscriber-level access or higher to inject malicious scripts that execute when other users visit the compromised pages. WordPress site administrators using this plugin should prioritize patching to mitigate potential exploitation risks.

Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

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CVE
CVE-2026-18501
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
6.4
EPSS
0.16%
WordPress

Original NVD 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.