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CVE-2026-86790

MEDIUM · CVSS 6.8 EPSS 0.24%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-09-12 · Last synced 2026-09-13

CyberRota Analysis

AI-Generated

The WP Highlight Box plugin for WordPress versions up to 1.0 is vulnerable due to improper escaping of shortcode attributes, enabling users with contributor roles and higher to execute Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attacks. This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized script execution on affected sites, potentially compromising user data and site integrity. WordPress site administrators, particularly those using this plugin, should prioritize patching or disabling the plugin to mitigate the risk.

CVE
CVE-2026-86790
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
6.8
EPSS
0.24%
WordPress

Original NVD 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.