CVE-2026-2498 Details
Description
The WP Social Meta plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via admin settings in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.1 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level permissions and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. This only affects multi-site installations and installations where unfiltered_html has been disabled.
A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the WP Social Meta plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions through 1.0.1. The issue arises from inadequate input sanitization and output escaping, allowing authenticated attackers with administrator-level permissions to inject arbitrary scripts. These scripts are executed when users access the affected pages. This vulnerability is present in multi-site installations where unfiltered HTML is disabled.
No known patch is available. It is recommended to review the vulnerability details and consider uninstalling the affected plugin.
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Assessed Feb 26, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Feb 26, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-social-meta/tags/1.0.1/wpsm.php#L158 | [email protected] | Broken LinkSource CodeVendor |
| https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-social-meta/tags/1.0.1/wpsm.php#L205 | [email protected] | Broken LinkSource CodeVendor |
| https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-social-meta/trunk/wpsm.php#L158 | [email protected] | Source CodeVendor |
| https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-social-meta/trunk/wpsm.php#L205 | [email protected] | Source CodeVendor |
| https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/313906d3-3999-4255-b9ac-580d9d3e80e6?source=cve | [email protected] | AdvisoryRemedy |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-79 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| BulkTheme WP Social Meta | All versions |
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Feb 26, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |