Description
The WP Photo Album Plus WordPress plugin before 9.2.07.002 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before reflecting it into an inline script block, which could allow unauthenticated attackers to perform Reflected Cross-Site Scripting attacks against anyone who is tricked into opening a crafted link to a page displaying one of its galleries.
Published: 2026-08-12
Score: n/a
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

The WP Photo Album Plus WordPress plugin before version 9.2.07.002 contains a reflected cross‑site scripting flaw because it fails to escape the lbstart parameter before injecting it into an inline script block. If an attacker crafts a URL that includes malicious JavaScript in that parameter, any unsuspecting visitor who follows the link can trigger code execution in the context of the site. This compromise can lead to session hijacking, theft of credentials, or site defacement. The vulnerability requires no authentication; it depends solely on a user visiting a specially crafted URL. The reflected payload is executed immediately in the victim’s browser as part of the gallery page, giving the attacker a straightforward injection point. Because this bug allows direct malicious code execution on the client side, it is rated with high severity. The absence of mitigation reporting in the CVE indicates that no active exploitation has been formally documented, but the nature of XSS suggests it would be attractive to attackers, especially if the gallery pages are widely shared.

Affected Systems

WordPress plugin WP Photo Album Plus, versions prior to 9.2.07.002. All installations using the affected plugin that expose the lbstart query parameter in gallery pages are vulnerable.

Risk and Exploitability

The flaw permits unauthenticated attackers to deliver arbitrary JavaScript to any user who opens a crafted link to a gallery page. The reliance on user interaction only makes the attack condition simple; no privileged access or complex setup is required. While the CVSS score is not provided, reflected XSS typically scores in the high range, and with no current exploitation evidence the EPSS is not available. The vulnerability is not listed in CISA KEV. An attacker could use the injected script to steal session cookies, deface the site, or redirect users to phishing pages.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 12, 2026 at 13:04 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade WP Photo Album Plus to version 9.2.07.002 or later, which removes the unsafe handling of the lbstart parameter.
  • If an upgrade is not immediately possible, block or remove the gallery pages that expose the vulnerable parameter from public access, or limit them to trusted users only.
  • Deploy a web application firewall or content security policy rule to sanitize or block the lbstart query parameter and any inline scripts that reference it.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 12, 2026 at 13:04 UTC.

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History

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Weaknesses CWE-79

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description The WP Photo Album Plus WordPress plugin before 9.2.07.002 does not sanitise and escape a parameter before reflecting it into an inline script block, which could allow unauthenticated attackers to perform Reflected Cross-Site Scripting attacks against anyone who is tricked into opening a crafted link to a page displaying one of its galleries.
Title WP Photo Album Plus < 9.2.07.002 - Reflected XSS via lbstart
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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: WPScan

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-12T06:00:16.123Z

Reserved: 2026-07-24T10:12:25.200Z

Link: CVE-2026-17013

cve-icon Vulnrichment

No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-08-12T06:19:18.297

Modified: 2026-08-12T06:19:18.297

Link: CVE-2026-17013

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-12T13:15:04Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-79

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')