CVE-2026-86780 Details
Description
The Featured Image with URL WordPress plugin before 1.0.6 does not sanitise and escape a stored image attribute value before outputting it, which could allow users with a role as low as Contributor to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks that execute in the browser of any user viewing the affected post, including higher-privileged users such as Editors and Administrators.
A stored cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the WordPress Featured Image with URL plugin, affecting versions prior to 1.0.6. The issue arises because the plugin fails to properly sanitize and escape stored image attribute values before displaying them. This flaw enables users with a minimum role of Contributor to execute cross-site scripting attacks that affect the browsers of users viewing the impacted post, including those with higher privileges such as Editors and Administrators.
Users are advised to update the WordPress Featured Image with URL plugin to version 1.0.6 or later.
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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/7c5795a2-e0bd-41b6-a3a9-d80ff66799d6/ | [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 |
|---|---|
| Featured Image with URL | < 1.0.6 (semver) |
CPE
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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] |
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