CVE-2026-16273
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CVE-2026-16273 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.6/10 on the CVSS scale. The Narrative Publisher WordPress plugin through 1.0.7 does not restrict write access to a REST-exposed post meta field or escape it when rendering, allowing users with contributor-level access and above to store JavaScript that executes in the browser of any higher-privileged user who views the affected post.. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Narrative Publisher WordPress plugin through 1.0.7 does not restrict write access to a REST-exposed post meta field or escape it when rendering, allowing users with contributor-level access and above to store JavaScript that executes in the browser of any higher-privileged user who views the affected post.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Narrative Publisher | <= 1.0.7 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
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