CVE-2026-118438
Firelight Lightbox < 2.3.24 - Contributor+ Stored XSS via Image 'src' Attribute
Description
The Firelight Lightbox WordPress plugin before 2.3.24 does not properly escape image attribute values before processing them in the browser, which could allow users with contributor-level access and above to inject arbitrary web scripts that execute when another user views or previews the affected content.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 31, 2026, 6:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 31, 2026, 6:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Solution
- Update the Firelight Lightbox WordPress plugin.
- Ensure plugin is version 2.3.24 or higher.
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| URL | Resource |
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| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ddf2cb3f-3aa6-4994-8682-cdb2f4fc086e/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 31, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Firelight Lightbox WordPress plugin before 2.3.24 does not properly escape image attribute values before processing them in the browser, which could allow users with contributor-level access and above to inject arbitrary web scripts that execute when another user views or previews the affected content. Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/118xxx/CVE-2026-118438.json">CVE-2026-118438</a> Added Reference https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ddf2cb3f-3aa6-4994-8682-cdb2f4fc086e/