CVE-2026-108175
Received Received - Intake

Stored XSS in MDTF WordPress Plugin

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-108175, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-10-15

Last updated on: 2026-10-15

Assigner: Patchstack

Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in PluginUs.Net MDTF wp-meta-data-filter-and-taxonomy-filter allows Stored XSS.This issue affects MDTF: from n/a through 1.4.0.

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Published
2026-10-15
Last Modified
2026-10-15
Generated
2026-10-16
AI Q&A
2026-10-15
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
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PluginUs.Net MDTF 0

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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 PluginUs.Net MDTF wp-meta-data-filter-and-taxonomy-filter plugin. It allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages that are stored on the server and served to other users. The vulnerability exists due to improper neutralization of user input during web page generation.

Detection Guidance

To detect this Stored XSS vulnerability in the MDTF plugin, inspect WordPress sites using the wp-meta-data-filter-and-taxonomy-filter plugin version 1.4.0 or earlier. Check for suspicious input fields or stored data that may contain script tags. Use browser developer tools to monitor network requests for unexpected payloads.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can allow attackers to steal user sessions, deface websites, or perform actions on behalf of users. It may lead to unauthorized data access, malware distribution, or reputational damage. Users interacting with affected pages could have their data compromised.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to non-compliance with GDPR and HIPAA by exposing sensitive user data. GDPR requires protection against unauthorized data access, while HIPAA mandates safeguards for protected health information. A breach could result in legal penalties and loss of trust.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the MDTF plugin to the latest version beyond 1.4.0. If an update is unavailable, disable the plugin temporarily. Implement input validation and output encoding for all user-supplied data. Review stored data for malicious scripts and remove any detected.

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