WordPress Plugin Vulnerabilities

VikWidgetsLoader < 1.12.3 - Contributor+ Stored XSS via Speakers and Cookies Policy Blocks

Description

The plugin does not sanitise or escape several block attributes before outputting them inside HTML attributes, allowing users with the Contributor role to store arbitrary JavaScript that executes in the browser of any user viewing the affected post, including the administrator or editor who reviews the pending submission.

Proof of Concept

Affects Plugins

Fixed in 1.12.3

References

Classification

Type
XSS
CWE

Miscellaneous

Original Researcher
Salúa Es-sair
Submitter
Salúa Es-sair
Verified
Yes

Timeline

Publicly Published
2026-11-02 (about 2 days ago)
Added
2026-11-02 (about 1 day ago)
Last Updated
2026-11-02 (about 1 day ago)

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