CVE-2026-124649
Published Nov 14, 2026
Description
The Lightbox with PhotoSwipe WordPress plugin before 5.19.0 does not properly sanitise link titles and other caption sources before inserting them as HTML into the image lightbox caption, allowing unauthenticated users to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks via comments.
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EPSS — Exploit Prediction
0.0017
Probability of exploitation
0.07%
Percentile rank
EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-124649? +
The Lightbox with PhotoSwipe WordPress plugin before 5.19.0 does not properly sanitise link titles and other caption sources before inserting them as HTML into the image lightbox caption, allowing unauthenticated users to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks via comments.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-124649? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.
