# Wordpress Alert: Stored cross-site scripting in profiles

A user profile field executes code in another user's browser. Viewing the profile may trigger unwanted actions or data theft.

2026-08-03
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## What it looks like

A user profile field executes code in another user's browser.

## Why it matters

Viewing the profile may trigger unwanted actions or data theft.

## What to check

Check profile templates and plugin widgets for context-appropriate escaping.

## Documentation

This is an exploit pattern to check in installed components, not a claim that every WordPress site has this flaw. Confirm the product and version against its advisories before treating a site as affected. See [WordPress output escaping](https://developer.wordpress.org/apis/security/escaping/).

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Published: 2026-08-03T23:33:04+00:00

Description: A WordPress security alert about stored cross-site scripting in profiles: signs, impact, and what to check.