CVE-2026-111966 Details
Description
The User Profile Builder WordPress plugin before 4.0.5 does not sanitise and escape one of its shortcode attributes before outputting it back in a redirect message, which could allow users with a role as low as contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks against higher-privileged users who submit the affected form.
A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the User Profile Builder WordPress plugin, affecting versions prior to 4.0.5. The issue arises because the plugin fails to properly sanitize and escape one of its shortcode attributes before returning it in a redirect message. This flaw enables users with a minimum role of contributor to execute stored cross-site scripting attacks against users with higher privileges who interact with the affected form.
Users are advised to update the User Profile Builder WordPress plugin to version 4.0.5 or later.
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Volerion
Assessed Oct 23, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Oct 23, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/26983c21-09d2-491f-b62f-1270b335dfcd/ | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploitRemedy |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-79 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| User Profile Builder | < 4.0.5 (semver) |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 23, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |