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wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table, Dynamic Tables & Table Charts Plugin <= 6.5.0.4 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting via CSV/Excel Data Import

CVE-2026-5721 · wpdatatables

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Vulnerability: wpDataTables – WordPress Data Table, Dynamic Tables & Table Charts Plugin <= 6.5.0.4 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting via CSV/Excel Data Import
Affected software: wpdatatables(Plugin)
Affected versions: ≤ 6.5.0.4
Authentication: Unauthenticated
Vulnerability type: Cross-site scripting
CVE: CVE-2026-5721
Published: 20 April 2026
CISA KEV: Not listed in CISA KEV at last catalog refresh
Impact: May allow attackers to run scripts in visitors' browsers or hijack admin sessions.
Source: Data imported from Wordfence Intelligence (advisory 8db736fb-cd6c-4a52-9dd3-eefd0a8d9267). Methodology and redistribution notes

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