The jQuery Colorbox WordPress plugin through 4.6.3 uses the colorbox library, which does not sanitize title attributes on links before using them, allowing users with at least the contributor role to conduct XSS attacks against administrators.
CVSS v4.0 Metrics
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
ComplexityLow
RequirementsPresent
PrivilegesHigh
User InteractionActive
Threat
Exploit MaturityUnreported
Vulnerable System
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
Subsequent System
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
Supplemental
SafetyNegligible
AutomatableYes
RecoveryAutomatic
Value DensityConcentrated
UrgencyMedium
Change Log
| Date | Source | Changes | Score |
|---|
| 2026-07-21 | cve.org | initial, patch: Unavailable | 0.2 |
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version |
|---|
| Unknown | jQuery Colorbox | ≤ 4.6.3 |
Published: 2025-09-12
