CVE-2026-118165 Details
Description
The Firelight Lightbox WordPress plugin before 2.3.23 does not escape the URL of links it opens in its Classic lightbox before inserting it into the page as HTML, which could allow users with a role as low as Contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks against users who click a crafted link.
A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the Firelight Lightbox WordPress plugin, affecting versions prior to 2.3.23. The issue arises because the plugin fails to properly escape the URLs of links opened in its Classic lightbox, allowing users with a minimum role of Contributor to inject malicious scripts. These scripts are executed when another user clicks on the crafted link.
Users are advised to update the Firelight Lightbox WordPress plugin to version 2.3.23 or later.
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Volerion
Assessed Oct 30, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Oct 30, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/345e7a47-ba72-4329-a9d6-9d3a9a8b3321/ | [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 |
|---|---|
| Firelight Lightbox | < 2.3.23 (semver) |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 30, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |