CVE-2026-97263 WordPress WPAdverts plugin <= 2.3.4 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
Stored XSS in WPAdverts allows attackers to inject malicious scripts, potentially leading to session hijacking or code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-97263?
CVE-2026-97263 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Greg Winiarski WPAdverts, published on 10 Oct 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') vulnerability in Greg Winiarski WPAdverts wpadverts allows Stored XSS.This issue affects WPAdverts: from n/a through 2.3.4.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-97263?
How do I fix CVE-2026-97263?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-97263 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2026-97263 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-97263 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m8fh-8h6x-wrw7.