CVE-2026-113482
Received Received - Intake

Stored XSS in Media Library Assistant WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-11-01

Last updated on: 2026-11-01

Assigner: WPScan

Description
The Media Library Assistant WordPress plugin before 3.44 does not escape one of its shortcode attributes before outputting it in an attribute of generated links, allowing users with the Contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

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Published
2026-11-01
Last Modified
2026-11-01
Generated
2026-11-01
AI Q&A
2026-11-01
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-113482
EUVD
EUVD-2026-114778

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Unknown Media Library Assistant 0

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CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Media Library Assistant WordPress plugin before version 3.44. The plugin fails to escape the 'mla_item_parameter' shortcode attribute, allowing users with Contributor role or higher to inject malicious scripts into links.

Detection Guidance

Check the installed version of the Media Library Assistant plugin using WordPress admin panel or run: wp plugin list --name='media-library-assistant' in WP-CLI. If the version is below 3.44, the system is vulnerable.

Impact Analysis

Attackers with Contributor access or higher can inject and store malicious scripts on your WordPress site. These scripts may steal user data, hijack sessions, or deface your website when other users view the affected pages.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to data breaches, compromising personal or sensitive data. Such breaches may violate GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health information) regulations, potentially resulting in legal penalties and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the Media Library Assistant plugin to version 3.44 or later immediately. Remove or restrict access for users with Contributor role if updates are delayed.

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