CVE-2026-88997
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CVE-2026-88997 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The JSM Show Post Metadata WordPress plugin before 4.9.1 does not properly escape a post meta key before outputting it into an inline event-handler attribute in an admin-facing meta box, allowing users with contributor-level access and above to inject arbitrary JavaScript that executes in the session of a higher-privileged user who reviews the affected post.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The JSM Show Post Metadata WordPress plugin before 4.9.1 does not properly escape a post meta key before outputting it into an inline event-handler attribute in an admin-facing meta box, allowing users with contributor-level access and above to inject arbitrary JavaScript that executes in the session of a higher-privileged user who reviews the affected post.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | JSM Show Post Metadata | < 4.9.1 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
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