CyberRota Analysis
AI-GeneratedThe User Profile Builder plugin for WordPress versions prior to 4.0.1 is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) due to improper output escaping of an optional shortcode, potentially allowing contributors to execute malicious scripts against any user, including administrators. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to user data integrity and site security. WordPress site administrators using this plugin should prioritize updating to the latest version to mitigate the risk of exploitation.
Original NVD Description
The User Profile Builder WordPress plugin before 4.0.1 does not escape the output of one of its optional shortcodes, allowing users with a role as low as contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks against any user viewing the affected content, including administrators. The shortcode is not enabled by default.