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CVE-2026-5721
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CVE-2026-5721 — wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table, Dynamic Tables & Table Charts Plugin [wpdatatables] < 6.5.0.5
| CVE |
Vulnerability |
Type |
Severity |
Affected |
Fixed in |
Published |
Status |
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CVE-2026-5721
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wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table, Dynamic Tables & Table Charts Plugin [wpdatatables] < 6.5.0.5 |
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') |
Medium
4.7
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< 6.5.0.5
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6.5.0.5 |
2026-04-20 |
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CVE-2026-5721
The wpDataTables plugin for WordPress has a security flaw affecting all versions up to 6.5.0.4, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts into pages viewed by administrators. This vulnerability arises from inadequate filtering of user input in specific column classes, making it possible for unauthenticated users to embed arbitrary web code that executes when an administrator imports data from a compromised source and the vulnerable columns are enabled.
Based on public CVE data (MITRE/NVD).
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