CVE-2026-84899
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CVE-2026-84899 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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.
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Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | VikWidgetsLoader | >= 1.11.0, < 1.12.0 |
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Timeline
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- Status
- Deferred
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