CVE-2026-119178 Details
Description
The Smart Cookie Kit plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the 'comment' parameter in all versions up to, and including, 2.3.2 due to insufficient input sanitization and output escaping. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts in pages that will execute whenever a user accesses an injected page. The payload is specifically crafted to survive wp_kses on save by storing hostile characters inside allowed HTML elements, with the attribute-breaking double-quote smuggled inside a permitted <code> body and reconstructed into a <abbr title> attribute only at render time by the plugin's own output buffer; exploitation requires an administrator to approve the comment and subsequently view the affected public post.
A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the Smart Cookie Kit plugin for WordPress, affecting all versions through 2.3.2. The issue arises from inadequate input sanitization and output escaping, allowing unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts into pages. These scripts execute when a user accesses the compromised page. The vulnerability exploits the WordPress 'wp_kses' function by embedding malicious characters within permitted HTML elements, such as a 'code' body, and then reconstructing them into an 'abbr' title attribute at render time using the plugin's output buffer. Successful exploitation requires an administrator to approve the comment and later view the affected public post.
No known patch is available. It is recommended to review the vulnerability details and consider uninstalling the affected plugin.
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Assessed Nov 6, 2026CISA-ADP
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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 |
|---|---|
| Smart Cookie Kit | <= 2.3.2 (semver) |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Nov 6, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |