CVE-2026-120531

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Stored XSS in Subscribe2 WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-11-07

Last updated on: 2026-11-07

Assigner: Wordfence

Description

The Subscribe2 – Form, Email Subscribers & Newsletters plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the ‘data[ip]’ parameter in all versions up to, and including, 10.47 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

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Published

2026-11-07

Last Modified

2026-11-07

Generated

2026-11-08

AI Q&A

2026-11-08

EPSS Evaluated

N/A

NVD

CVE-2026-120531

EUVD

EUVD-2026-119330

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
wedevs	Subscribe2 – Form, Email Subscribers & Newsletters	From 0 (inc) to 10.47 (inc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-79	The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.

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Executive Summary

This is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Subscribe2 WordPress plugin. It allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts via the 'data[ip]' parameter due to poor input sanitization and output escaping. The scripts execute when users access infected pages.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability can be detected by checking if the Subscribe2 plugin version is 10.47 or lower. Inspect WordPress plugin files for suspicious scripts in the 'data[ip]' parameter. No specific commands are provided in the context.

Impact Analysis

Attackers could steal user sessions, redirect to malicious sites, or deface your WordPress site. Visitors may have their data compromised if they interact with the injected scripts. The vulnerability requires no authentication, making it easier for attackers to exploit.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to data breaches, violating GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health data privacy). If user data is exposed or compromised, organizations may face fines, legal action, and reputational damage due to non-compliance with these regulations.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the Subscribe2 plugin to the latest version beyond 10.47. If an update is unavailable, consider disabling or removing the plugin until a patch is released. Monitor for any unusual activity or unauthorized scripts.

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