WP Data Access: Cross-site scripting
WP Data Access is affected by cross-site scripting. Exploitation requires an authenticated author account. Injected script can execute in the affected site's origin when the vulnerable output is viewed. The published affected range is n/a through 5.5.79.
- Component
- WP Data Access
- Plugin slug
wp-data-access- Affected
- n/a through 5.5.79
- Safe version
5.5.80- Published
- Aug 13, 2026
This CVE was published Aug 13, 2026 and is one of 12 known issues for this plugin.
Update, patch or deactivate.
Update WP Data Access to 5.5.80 or later, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.
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
Author Cross Site Scripting (XSS) in WP Data Access <= 5.5.79 versions.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L