Media Library Assistant permits low-privilege stored cross-site scripting
Media Library Assistant through 3.39 lets a low-privilege authenticated user store attacker-controlled content that later executes as script in a victim's browser under the site's origin.
- Component
- Media LIbrary Assistant
- Plugin slug
media-library-assistant- Affected
- n/a through 3.39
- Safe version
3.40- Published
- Aug 18, 2026
This CVE was published Aug 18, 2026 and is one of 50 known issues for this plugin.
Update, patch or deactivate.
Update Media Library Assistant to 3.40 or later and review content created by untrusted users for unexpected markup.
A safe version is available, so updating to that version or later is the preferred remediation. If an immediate update is not practical, consider a targeted application patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality.
Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.
Technical description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in David Lingren Media LIbrary Assistant allows Stored XSS. This issue affects Media LIbrary Assistant: from n/a through 3.39.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L