CVE-2026-9577 Details
Description
The Post Status Notifier Lite WordPress plugin before 1.13.0 does not properly escape the `mod` URL parameter before reflecting it into the admin settings page (`admin.php?page=post-status-notifier-lite`), leading to a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability that fires in the administrator's session when they are tricked into following a crafted URL.
A reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in the Post Status Notifier Lite WordPress plugin, affecting versions prior to 1.13.0. The issue arises because the plugin fails to properly escape the 'mod' URL parameter before displaying it on the admin settings page. This vulnerability can be exploited to inject malicious scripts that execute in the administrator's session when they are deceived into clicking a crafted link.
Users are advised to update the Post Status Notifier Lite WordPress plugin to version 1.13.0 or later.
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Volerion
Assessed Jul 23, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Jul 23, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b316e14a-4260-43c4-996c-345c7f9f7d74/ | [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 |
|---|---|
| Post Status Notifier Lite | < 1.13.0 (semver) |
CPE
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 23, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |