CVE-2026-114570 Details
Description
WordPress Core is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Quick Edit in all versions up to, and including, 7.0.2 due to insufficient escaping of user display names. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a higher privileged user accesses the affected administrative screens. This issue only affects sites with a large number of users.
A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in WordPress Core, affecting all versions prior to and including 7.0.2. The issue arises from inadequate escaping of user display names, allowing authenticated attackers with Contributor-level access and above to inject arbitrary scripts. These scripts would execute when a user with higher privileges accesses the affected administrative screens. This vulnerability is particularly concerning for sites with a large number of users.
Users are advised to update to WordPress version 7.0.3 or any newer patched version. Instructions for updating can be found on the WordPress 7.0.3 release page.
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Assessed Oct 22, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Oct 22, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://core.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/63061 | [email protected] | Broken LinkSource CodeVendor |
| https://wordpress.org/news/2026/08/wordpress-7-0-3-release/ | [email protected] | AdvisoryBundleRemedyVendor |
| https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/92babbbf-74bd-474f-9057-c5022a7d64c7?source=cve | [email protected] | AdvisoryBundleRemedy |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-79 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| WordPress | >= 6.2.0, <= 6.2.9 (semver) >= 6.3.0, <= 6.3.8 (semver) >= 6.4.0, <= 6.4.8 (semver) >= 6.5.0, <= 6.5.8 (semver) 7.0.0 (semver) 7.0.1 (semver) 7.0.2 (semver) |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 22, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |