CVE-2026-84899
Medium
Description
The VikWidgetsLoader WordPress plugin before 1.12.0 does not sanitise or escape a block attribute before outputting it inside an inline script, 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 who reviews the pending submission.
SeverityMedium
CVSS6.8
Exploit probability—
ProductVikWidgetsLoader
PublishedSep 5, 2026
First seenSep 5, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-79Cross-site scripting (XSS)
How to fix
Update
- VikWidgetsLoader1.12.0 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| VikWidgetsLoader | 1.11.0 ≤ v < 1.12.0 | 1.12.0 |
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