CVE-2026-83545 Details
Description
The CoolClock WordPress plugin before 4.3.8 does not properly escape a custom skin setting before outputting it inside an inline script, allowing users with contributor-level access and above to inject arbitrary JavaScript that executes when the content is viewed.
A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the CoolClock WordPress plugin, affecting versions prior to 4.3.8. The issue arises because the plugin fails to properly escape a custom skin setting before rendering it in an inline script. This flaw allows users with contributor-level access and above to inject arbitrary JavaScript, which executes when the content is viewed.
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Volerion
Assessed Sep 11, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Sep 11, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d331d834-08f7-46e2-859a-7b797213ad0b/ | [email protected] | AdvisoryExploitRemedy |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-79 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| CoolClock | < 4.3.8 (semver) |
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Sep 11, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |