CVE-2026-14592 WP Real IP-based Access Control <= 1.3.1 - Unauthenticated Stored XSS via acl_ctrl_addr
Unauthenticated attackers can inject malicious scripts into the plugin settings, which execute when administrators view the page, potentially leading to account takeover.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-14592?
CVE-2026-14592 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Unknown WP Real IP-based Access Control, published on 30 Jul 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The WP Real IP-based Access Control WordPress plugin through 1.3.1 does not perform any capability or nonce checks before storing one of its option values, and does not escape that value on output on its settings page, allowing unauthenticated users to store arbitrary JavaScript that executes in the context of any administrator who views the page.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-14592?
How do I fix CVE-2026-14592?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-14592 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2026-14592 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2026-14592 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v8w8-2g4c-qjc5.