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Vulnerabilities

CVE-2026-2362

Medium
The WP Accessibility plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored DOM-Based Cross-Site Scripting via the 'alt' attribute of images processed by the "Long Description UI" feature in all versions up to,
CWE-79 — Weakness Type
Published: Feb 27, 2026  ·  Modified: Mar 5, 2026  ·  Source: NVD
CVSS v3
6.4
🔗 NVD Official
📄 Description (English)

The WP Accessibility plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored DOM-Based Cross-Site Scripting via the 'alt' attribute of images processed by the "Long Description UI" feature in all versions up to, and including, 2.3.1. This is due to the plugin's JavaScript retrieving the alt attribute using getAttribute() and unsafely concatenating it into innerHTML and insertAdjacentHTML calls without proper sanitization or escaping. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. Exploitation requires the "Long Description UI" setting to be enabled and set to "Link to description."

🤖 AI Executive Summary

The WP Accessibility WordPress plugin (versions ≤2.3.1) contains a Stored DOM-Based XSS vulnerability in the Long Description UI feature that allows authenticated contributors to inject malicious scripts via image alt attributes. When the vulnerable feature is enabled and set to 'Link to description,' these scripts execute for all users viewing affected pages. While currently unpatched, the vulnerability requires contributor-level access and specific feature configuration, limiting immediate widespread risk but posing significant threats to WordPress sites with permissive user roles.

📄 Description (Arabic)

🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: May 16, 2026 02:17
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
Saudi organizations using WordPress for content management—particularly government agencies, educational institutions, and media organizations—face elevated risk. The vulnerability primarily impacts: (1) Government/NCA entities managing public-facing WordPress sites with multiple content contributors; (2) Educational institutions (universities, training centers) with student/faculty contributor access; (3) Healthcare organizations using WordPress for patient information portals; (4) Financial services firms using WordPress for client-facing content. The stored nature of the XSS means injected scripts persist and affect all site visitors, potentially compromising user sessions, stealing credentials, or distributing malware. Organizations with strict access controls limiting contributor roles face lower risk than those with permissive user management.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Government & Public Administration Education & Training Healthcare & Medical Services Financial Services & Banking Media & Publishing Telecommunications E-Commerce & Retail Non-Profit Organizations
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
6.8
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
Immediate Actions:
1. Audit all WordPress sites using WP Accessibility plugin and identify if 'Long Description UI' feature is enabled and configured to 'Link to description'
2. Review contributor and above user accounts for suspicious activity or unauthorized image uploads
3. Inspect image alt attributes in media library for suspicious JavaScript code patterns
4. Disable the 'Long Description UI' feature immediately if enabled until patch is available

Patching Guidance:
1. Monitor WP Accessibility plugin repository for security updates (currently no patch available as of CVE publication)
2. Subscribe to plugin security advisories and WordPress security mailing lists
3. When patch becomes available, apply immediately to all affected installations

Compensating Controls:
1. Restrict contributor role permissions—limit image upload capabilities to trusted administrators only
2. Implement WordPress security plugins (Wordfence, Sucuri) with WAF rules to detect/block XSS payloads in image alt attributes
3. Enable Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict inline script execution
4. Implement strict input validation on image alt attribute fields using server-side sanitization
5. Use WordPress nonces and capability checks to validate image modification requests
6. Regularly audit user roles and remove unnecessary contributor/editor access

Detection Rules:
1. Monitor for image alt attributes containing script tags, event handlers (onclick, onerror), or JavaScript protocol handlers
2. Alert on modifications to image metadata by non-administrative users
3. Log and review all image uploads and metadata changes in WordPress audit logs
4. Monitor browser console errors and XSS detection logs for suspicious script execution
5. Implement SIEM rules to detect DOM manipulation patterns in web traffic
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. تدقيق جميع مواقع WordPress التي تستخدم مكون WP Accessibility وتحديد ما إذا كانت ميزة 'Long Description UI' مفعلة ومكونة على 'Link to description'
2. مراجعة حسابات المستخدمين من مستوى المساهم وما فوقه للنشاط المريب أو تحميلات الصور غير المصرح بها
3. فحص سمات alt للصور في مكتبة الوسائط للبحث عن أنماط كود JavaScript المريبة
4. تعطيل ميزة 'Long Description UI' فوراً إذا كانت مفعلة حتى يتوفر التصحيح

إرشادات التصحيح:
1. مراقبة مستودع مكون WP Accessibility للتحديثات الأمنية (لا يوجد تصحيح متاح حالياً)
2. الاشتراك في تنبيهات أمان المكون وقوائم البريد الأمنية في WordPress
3. عند توفر التصحيح، تطبيقه فوراً على جميع التثبيتات المتأثرة

الضوابط البديلة:
1. تقييد أذونات دور المساهم—حد من قدرات تحميل الصور للمسؤولين الموثوقين فقط
2. تطبيق مكونات أمان WordPress (Wordfence, Sucuri) مع قواعد WAF للكشف عن حمولات XSS وحجبها
3. تفعيل رؤوس Content Security Policy (CSP) لتقييد تنفيذ النصوص البرمجية المضمنة
4. تطبيق التحقق الصارم من الإدخال على حقول سمة alt للصور باستخدام التطهير من جانب الخادم
5. استخدام nonces في WordPress والتحقق من القدرات للتحقق من صحة طلبات تعديل الصور
6. تدقيق منتظم لأدوار المستخدمين وإزالة الوصول غير الضروري للمساهمين/المحررين

قواعد الكشف:
1. مراقبة سمات alt للصور التي تحتوي على علامات script أو معالجات الأحداث أو معالجات بروتوكول JavaScript
2. التنبيه على تعديلات بيانات الصور الوصفية من قبل المستخدمين غير الإداريين
3. تسجيل ومراجعة جميع تحميلات الصور وتغييرات البيانات الوصفية في سجلات تدقيق WordPress
4. مراقبة أخطاء وحدة التحكم في المتصفح وسجلات كشف XSS للنصوص البرمجية المريبة
5. تطبيق قواعد SIEM للكشف عن أنماط معالجة DOM في حركة المرور على الويب
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
ECC 2024 A.14.2.1 - Information security requirements for supplier relationships (WordPress plugin supply chain) ECC 2024 A.14.2.5 - Addressing information security in supplier agreements (patch management requirements) ECC 2024 A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities (XSS vulnerability management) ECC 2024 A.12.2.1 - Secure development policy (input validation and output encoding requirements)
🔵 SAMA CSF
Governance & Risk Management - Vulnerability Management Framework Information & Cybersecurity - Application Security Controls Operational Resilience - Incident Detection & Response Third-Party Risk Management - Software Supply Chain Security
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
ISO 27001:2022 A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities and exposures ISO 27001:2022 A.14.2.1 - Secure development policy and procedures ISO 27001:2022 A.14.2.5 - Secure development environment ISO 27001:2022 A.5.23 - Information security for supplier relationships
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0.1
PCI DSS 6.2 - Ensure all system components and software are protected from known vulnerabilities PCI DSS 6.5.7 - Cross-site scripting (XSS) prevention PCI DSS 12.3 - Establish information security policy for all personnel
📊 CVSS Score
6.4
/ 10.0 — Medium
📊 CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Attack VectorN — None / Network
Attack ComplexityL — Low / Local
Privileges RequiredL — Low / Local
User InteractionN — None / Network
ScopeC — Changed
ConfidentialityL — Low / Local
IntegrityL — Low / Local
AvailabilityN — None / Network
📋 Quick Facts
Severity Medium
CVSS Score6.4
CWECWE-79
EPSS0.04%
Exploit No
Patch ✗ No
Published 2026-02-27
Source Feed nvd
Views 5
🇸🇦 Saudi Risk Score
6.8
/ 10.0 — Saudi Risk
Priority: HIGH
🏷️ Tags
CWE-79
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