CVE-2026-7438
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Stored XSS in Bold Timeline Lite WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-09-11

Last updated on: 2026-09-11

Assigner: Wordfence

Description
The Bold Timeline Lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the `supertitle` and `subtitle` attributes of the `bold_timeline_item` shortcode in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.8 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping on user supplied attributes. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.

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Published
2026-09-11
Last Modified
2026-09-11
Generated
2026-09-11
AI Q&A
2026-09-11
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-7438
EUVD
EUVD-2026-75940

Affected Vendors & Products

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Vendor Product Version / Range
bold_timeline_lite plugin to 1.2.8 (inc)
boldthemes bold_timeline_lite to 1.2.8 (inc)

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Exploitability

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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

The Bold Timeline Lite WordPress plugin has a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 1.2.8. It allows authenticated attackers with Contributor-level access or higher to inject malicious scripts via the supertitle and subtitle attributes of the bold_timeline_item shortcode. These scripts execute when users view the affected pages.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, inspect WordPress sites using the Bold Timeline Lite plugin for versions up to 1.2.8. Check for malicious scripts in the supertitle and subtitle attributes of the bold_timeline_item shortcode. Use Wordfence or similar security plugins to scan for stored XSS patterns in plugin-generated content.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into your WordPress site. If exploited, these scripts could steal user data, hijack sessions, or deface your website. Users visiting compromised pages may have their information compromised or be redirected to malicious sites.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to data breaches, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for protecting user data. If exploited, it may result in unauthorized access to personal or sensitive information, leading to legal penalties, fines, or reputational damage for organizations.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the Bold Timeline Lite plugin to the latest version beyond 1.2.8. Remove Contributor-level and higher user roles if not required. Implement strict input validation for shortcode attributes and enable output escaping in WordPress configurations.

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