CVE-2026-119531
Live Composer < 2.1.24 - Contributor+ Stored XSS via Module Area Shortcode
Description
The Live Composer WordPress plugin before 2.1.24 does not escape several attributes of one of its page-builder shortcodes before outputting them inside HTML tag attributes, allowing users with the Contributor role and above to store a payload that executes in the browser of anyone who views the post, including an administrator reviewing the pending submission.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 11, 2026, 6:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 11, 2026, 6:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-119531
vulnerability.
Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the
products
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affected, the information is not represented in the table below.
No affected product recoded yet
Solution
- Update Live Composer WordPress plugin to 2.1.24 or later.
- Ensure shortcodes properly escape HTML attributes.
- Review user roles and permissions.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-119531.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/493ae475-0595-4421-812e-304315457329/ |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-119531 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-119531
weaknesses.
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CVE-2026-119531 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 11, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The Live Composer WordPress plugin before 2.1.24 does not escape several attributes of one of its page-builder shortcodes before outputting them inside HTML tag attributes, allowing users with the Contributor role and above to store a payload that executes in the browser of anyone who views the post, including an administrator reviewing the pending submission. Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/119xxx/CVE-2026-119531.json">CVE-2026-119531</a> Added Reference https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/493ae475-0595-4421-812e-304315457329/