# CVE-2026-123460: WordPress WordPress File Upload plugin \<= 5.2.2 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability

- Also known as: EUVD-2026-119994, GHSA-3RMG-CJQW-3JWM
- Severity: CVSS 7.1 (High), CNA
- Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
- CISA SSVC: exploitation=none, automatable=no, technicalImpact=partial
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Exposure: Specific setups only
- Fixed in: 5.2.3
- Published: 2026-11-09 · Updated: 2026-11-09

CVE-2026-123460 is not in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. No public exploit code is tracked. It is rated CVSS 7.1 (high) and affects WordPress File Upload; fixed in 5.2.3.

## Summary

The WordPress File Upload plugin (wp-file-upload) contains a stored cross-site scripting flaw that lets an attacker inject malicious scripts into pages. An attacker can reach it remotely, without logging in, but a user must take an action, such as opening a crafted page, for it to trigger.

Model-written summary (anthropic/claude-haiku-5.5). Verify details against the original sources.

## Affected

- wp-file-upload: through 5.2.2

## Description

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Nickboss WordPress File Upload wp-file-upload allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WordPress File Upload: from n/a through 5.2.2.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on WordPress, upgrade to a fixed version (5.2.3) per the references below.
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## FAQ

### Is CVE-2026-123460 being exploited?

It is not in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, and CISA's SSVC assessment does not mark exploitation as active. That does not mean it has not been attacked: vendors and researchers can report attacks before CISA lists them. No public exploit code is tracked.

Source: https://cve.now/CVE-2026-123460

### What does this mean?

The plugin has a cross-site scripting flaw that lets attackers inject malicious scripts into the site. Those scripts can steal visitor data or hijack visitor accounts.

Source: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/wp-file-upload/vulnerability/wordpress-wordpress-file-upload-plugin-5-2-2-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

### Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-123460?

wp-file-upload: through 5.2.2.

Source: https://cve.now/CVE-2026-123460

### Am I affected, and how do I check?

All versions of the WordPress File Upload plugin by Nickboss up to and including 5.2.2 are listed as affected, and no specific setup conditions are given. To check a site, look at the installed plugin version on the WordPress Plugins page.

Source: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/wp-file-upload/vulnerability/wordpress-wordpress-file-upload-plugin-5-2-2-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

### How do I fix CVE-2026-123460?

Update the WordPress File Upload plugin to version 5.2.3 or later, which the vendor states resolves the vulnerability.

Source: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/wp-file-upload/vulnerability/wordpress-wordpress-file-upload-plugin-5-2-2-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

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## References

- https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/wp-file-upload/vulnerability/wordpress-wordpress-file-upload-plugin-5-2-2-cross-site-scripting-xss-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

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