CVE-2026-86790
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CVE-2026-86790 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The WP Highlight Box WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not escape some shortcode attributes before outputting them in a page where the shortcode is embedded, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The WP Highlight Box WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not escape some shortcode attributes before outputting them in a page where the shortcode is embedded, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.
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Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | WP Highlight Box | <= 1.0 |
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Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
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