CVE-2026-5400: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in davidanderson Redux Framework
The Redux Framework plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Media field filter values in versions up to, and including, 4.5.13 This is due to insufficient input sanitization of nested array values in the user_meta_save() function and unsafe output of filter CSS values in the render() function without proper escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-5400 is a stored XSS vulnerability in the Redux Framework WordPress plugin affecting versions up to 4.5.13. The flaw is due to improper input neutralization of nested array values in the user_meta_save() function and unsafe rendering of CSS filter values without escaping in the render() function. This allows authenticated attackers with low privileges (subscriber and above) to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of other users viewing the injected pages.
Potential Impact
An attacker with subscriber-level access or higher can inject arbitrary web scripts into pages via the Media field filter values. These scripts execute whenever any user accesses the injected page, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or other malicious actions within the context of the affected site. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality and integrity but does not affect availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently referenced in the provided data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict subscriber-level user privileges where possible and monitor for suspicious activity related to script injection. Avoid using affected versions of the Redux Framework plugin or apply any vendor-provided updates once released.
CVE-2026-5400: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in davidanderson Redux Framework
Description
The Redux Framework plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the Media field filter values in versions up to, and including, 4.5.13 This is due to insufficient input sanitization of nested array values in the user_meta_save() function and unsafe output of filter CSS values in the render() function without proper escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.4medium
Affected software
davidanderson
Redux Framework
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-5400 is a stored XSS vulnerability in the Redux Framework WordPress plugin affecting versions up to 4.5.13. The flaw is due to improper input neutralization of nested array values in the user_meta_save() function and unsafe rendering of CSS filter values without escaping in the render() function. This allows authenticated attackers with low privileges (subscriber and above) to inject malicious scripts that execute in the context of other users viewing the injected pages.
Potential Impact
An attacker with subscriber-level access or higher can inject arbitrary web scripts into pages via the Media field filter values. These scripts execute whenever any user accesses the injected page, potentially leading to session hijacking, defacement, or other malicious actions within the context of the affected site. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality and integrity but does not affect availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or fix is currently referenced in the provided data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict subscriber-level user privileges where possible and monitor for suspicious activity related to script injection. Avoid using affected versions of the Redux Framework plugin or apply any vendor-provided updates once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-02T06:29:52.259Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aae3e0255bf5e2cf54897d6
Added to database: 09/19/2026, 07:47:14 UTC
Last enriched: 09/19/2026, 08:02:19 UTC
Last updated: 09/19/2026, 23:27:57 UTC
Views: 12
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