CVE-2026-8038 Details
Description
The Faces of Users plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'default' shortcode attribute in the 'facesofusers' shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 0.0.3 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the Faces of Users plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions through 0.0.3. The issue arises from inadequate input sanitization and output escaping, allowing authenticated attackers with Contributor-level access and above to inject arbitrary web scripts via the 'default' shortcode attribute. These scripts execute when a user accesses the compromised page.
No known patch is available. Users are advised to review the vulnerability details and consider uninstalling the affected plugin.
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Assessed May 20, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed May 20, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/faces-of-users/tags/0.0.3/faces-of.php#L62 | [email protected] | Permission RequiredSource CodeVendor |
| https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/faces-of-users/trunk/faces-of.php#L62 | [email protected] | Broken LinkSource CodeVendor |
| https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ea39d249-0345-4028-af58-31b298376950?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 |
|---|---|
| Faces of Users | <= 0.0.3 (semver) |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 20, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |