CVE-2026-4025
Stored XSS in PrivateContent Free WordPress Plugin (pc-login-form
Publication date: 2026-04-08
Last updated on: 2026-04-08
Assigner: Wordfence
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| privatecontent | free_plugin | to 1.2.0 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| 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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in the PrivateContent Free plugin for WordPress, specifically in versions up to and including 1.2.0. It is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issue that arises from improper handling of the 'align' shortcode attribute in the [pc-login-form] shortcode.
The problem occurs because the 'align' attribute value is passed through functions without proper sanitization or escaping before being inserted into an HTML class attribute. This allows authenticated users with Contributor-level access or higher to inject malicious scripts that will execute whenever any user views the affected page.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The vulnerability allows authenticated attackers with Contributor-level access and above to inject arbitrary web scripts via Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). This can lead to unauthorized access to user data or session hijacking, which may compromise the confidentiality and integrity of personal information.
Such security weaknesses can impact compliance with standards and regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require protection of personal data against unauthorized access and ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
However, the provided information does not explicitly state the direct impact on compliance with these regulations.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can allow attackers with Contributor-level access or above to inject arbitrary malicious scripts into pages on your WordPress site.
When other users visit these pages, the injected scripts will execute in their browsers, potentially leading to theft of sensitive information, session hijacking, or other malicious actions.
Because the vulnerability is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting flaw, the malicious code persists on the site and affects all users who access the compromised content.