StellarWP Image Widget Stored Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the StellarWP Image Widget plugin for WordPress, affecting versions through 4.4.11. This vulnerability allows users with the appropriate privileges to inject malicious scripts that are executed when other users visit the affected site.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows for stored cross-site scripting, where injected scripts are executed in the context of the user visiting the site.

Remediation

Users of the WordPress Image Widget plugin should update to version 4.4.12 or later. Patchstack users can enable auto-update for vulnerable plugins.

Added: Apr 29, 2026, 12:20 PM
Updated: Apr 29, 2026, 12:20 PM

Vulnerability Rating

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spread
5.2
impact
1.7
exploitability
5.2
remediation
7.7
relevance
7.0
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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