CVE-2026-120688
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Stored XSS in EZ SQL Reports Shortcode Widget and DB Backup WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-11-13

Last updated on: 2026-11-13

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The EZ SQL Reports Shortcode Widget and DB Backup plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'HTTP_USER_AGENT (demonstrated); more generally, any attacker-controllable DB column the saved report selects' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 5.25.25 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. This requires an administrator to have saved a SQL report that selects an attacker-controllable database column, such as wp_comments.comment_agent, which WordPress stores verbatim from unauthenticated visitors even when comments are pending moderation.

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Published
2026-11-13
Last Modified
2026-11-13
Generated
2026-11-13
AI Q&A
2026-11-13
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-120688
EUVD
EUVD-2026-124975

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Vendor Product Version / Range
scheeeli EZ SQL Reports Shortcode Widget and DB Backup From 0 (inc) to 5.25.25 (inc)

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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 vulnerability is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) flaw in the EZ SQL Reports Shortcode Widget and DB Backup plugin for WordPress. It allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages by exploiting insufficient input sanitization and output escaping in the 'HTTP_USER_AGENT' parameter and other attacker-controllable database columns. The scripts execute when users access the infected pages.

Detection Guidance

Check WordPress plugins for 'EZ SQL Reports Shortcode Widget and DB Backup' versions up to 5.25.25. Inspect saved SQL reports for suspicious scripts in HTTP_USER_AGENT or other attacker-controllable DB columns like wp_comments.comment_agent.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized execution of malicious scripts in a user's browser when they access a compromised page. Attackers could steal sensitive data, hijack sessions, or perform actions on behalf of the user. It requires an administrator to have saved a SQL report selecting an attacker-controllable column, such as wp_comments.comment_agent.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to data breaches, exposing user data and violating privacy regulations like GDPR and HIPAA. Non-compliance may result in legal penalties, reputational damage, and loss of trust. Organizations must address this flaw to maintain regulatory compliance.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the plugin to the latest version beyond 5.25.25. Review and remove any saved SQL reports selecting untrusted columns. Implement input sanitization for DB columns used in reports.

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