CVE-2026-5721 Details
Description
The wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table, Dynamic Tables & Table Charts Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting in all versions up to, and including, 6.5.0.4. This is due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping in the prepareCellOutput() method of the LinkWDTColumn, ImageWDTColumn, and EmailWDTColumn classes. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page, given that they can trick an Administrator into importing data from an attacker-controlled source and the affected column types (Link, Image, or Email) are configured.
A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the wpDataTables WordPress plugin, specifically in versions through 6.5.0.4. The issue arises from inadequate input sanitization and output escaping in the 'prepareCellOutput()' method of the LinkWDTColumn, ImageWDTColumn, and EmailWDTColumn classes. This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts into pages, which will execute when a user accesses the affected page. Exploitation requires tricking an Administrator into importing data from an attacker-controlled source, with the vulnerable column types (Link, Image, or Email) activated.
Users are advised to update the wpDataTables WordPress plugin to version 6.5.0.5 or a newer patched version.
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Volerion
Assessed Apr 20, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Apr 21, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3510613/ | [email protected] | Broken LinkSource CodeVendor |
| https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/8db736fb-cd6c-4a52-9dd3-eefd0a8d9267?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 |
|---|---|
| wpDataTables | <= 6.5.0.4 |
CPE
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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 |
| Apr 20, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |