CVE Catalog

CVE-2026-84899

MediumCVSS 6.8
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk
0.24%

14th percentile - higher than 14% of all known CVEs

Summary

The VikWidgetsLoader WordPress plugin before version 1.12.0 does not sanitise or escape a block attribute before outputting it inside an inline script, allowing users with the Contributor role to store arbitrary JavaScript that executes in the browser of any user viewing the affected post, including the administrator who reviews the pending submission.

Risk Assessment

Stored XSS can lead to administrator session hijacking, data theft, or malware distribution to site visitors.

Recommendation

Update the VikWidgetsLoader plugin to version 1.12.0 or later, which includes sanitization and escaping fixes.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The VikWidgetsLoader WordPress plugin before 1.12.0 does not sanitise or escape a block attribute before outputting it inside an inline script, allowing users with the Contributor role to store arbitrary JavaScript that executes in the browser of any user viewing the affected post, including the administrator who reviews the pending submission.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS