CVE-2026-118095: Media Library Assistant DOM-based cross-site scripting

CVE-2026-118095 · Severity: medium · CVSS 6.5 · Published 2026-10-29

Media Library Assistant is a WordPress plugin for managing media files within WordPress websites. A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in versions up to 3.42 allows attackers to inject malicious scripts that can steal user data or hijack accounts when a contributor or administrator interacts with a crafted page or link.

Technologies: David Lingren Media Library Assistant. Vendors: David Lingren.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-118095 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-118095 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-118095?
Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 6.5, published 29 October 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
David Lingren Media Library Assistant up to 3.42.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-118095?
Yes: fixed in 3.43. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.
How is CVE-2026-118095 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a web application.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-118095?
Check whether you run David Lingren Media Library Assistant at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

How to fix

  • Fixed in: 3.43

Technical details

This is a DOM-based XSS vulnerability in Media Library Assistant that fails to properly neutralize user input during web page generation. Exploitation requires user interaction (such as clicking a malicious link) from a contributor or higher privilege level. A successful attack allows injection of arbitrary scripts into the affected website, compromising visitor data and accounts.

Affected products

  • David Lingren Media Library Assistant up to 3.42

Timeline

  • 2026-10-17: disclosed: Reported by Deva Parekh
  • 2026-10-29: advisory: Published by Patchstack

References

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