CVE-2026-108487
Received Received - Intake

Stored XSS in Books Gallery WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-10-13

Last updated on: 2026-10-13

Assigner: Patchstack

Description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Hossni Mubarak Books Gallery wp-books-gallery allows Stored XSS.This issue affects Books Gallery: from n/a through 4.8.4.

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Published
2026-10-13
Last Modified
2026-10-13
Generated
2026-10-13
AI Q&A
2026-10-13
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-108487
EUVD
EUVD-2026-98373

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Hossni Mubarak Books Gallery 0

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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 is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the WordPress Books Gallery Plugin versions 4.8.4 and earlier. It allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages that are stored on the server. When other users view these pages, the scripts execute in their browsers.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check if the WordPress Books Gallery Plugin version is 4.8.4 or earlier. You can verify the installed version via the WordPress admin panel under Plugins or by inspecting the plugin files on the server. Look for suspicious scripts in web pages generated by the plugin, particularly in user-input fields.

Impact Analysis

Attackers could steal visitor data, hijack user accounts, or perform actions on behalf of users. Exploitation requires a privileged user role like Contributor or Developer and user interaction such as clicking a malicious link.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to data breaches by allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts, potentially exposing sensitive user data. This may violate GDPR's data protection requirements and HIPAA's safeguards for protected health information if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the Books Gallery Plugin to version 4.8.5 or later. If auto-updates are enabled, ensure they are functioning. Remove or disable the plugin if updates are unavailable. Monitor for unusual activity or unauthorized access.

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