VikWidgetsLoader < 1.12.3 - Contributor+ Stored XSS via Speakers and Cookies Policy Blocks
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Vulnerability description
DayBreach AI Explanation
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Evidence confidence
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Short explanation
Versions of the VikWidgetsLoader WordPress plugin prior to 1.12.3 do not sanitise block attributes, allowing users with the Contributor role to store malicious JavaScript that executes in the browser of any viewer, including administrators.
Stored XSS can enable session hijacking, credential theft, and compromise of administrator accounts.
What should be done?
- Upgrade the plugin to version 1.12.3 or later, if available.
- Follow the vendor advisory for security updates.
- Restrict or disable the Contributor role.
- Implement input sanitisation for HTML/JS in content.
- Monitor and clean malicious posts.
Chain of evidence and sources
VikWidgetsLoader < 1.12.3 sürümlerinde Katkıcı rolü aracılığıyla saklı XSS açığı mevcuttur.
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The VikWidgetsLoader WordPress plugin before 1.12.3 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.
This explanation was compiled automatically from the source records. Scores, active exploitation, patch and exploit status come straight from the sources.
IMPACT: Affected Products and Software
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-118983 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.
| ID | VENDOR | PRODUCT | ACTION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | VikWidgetsLoader | View |
RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check
SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources
CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardised framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and display CVSS scores from several sources for each CVE.
| SCORE | VERSION | SEVERITY | VECTOR | SOURCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The sources have not yet published a verified CVSS metric. | ||||
Patch and Remediation Guide
Solution & Remediation Advisory
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Public exploit and active exploitation status
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No verified public PoC, exploit repository or Metasploit module has been found for this CVE yet.
Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorises the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-118983 is associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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Official Sources and Advisories
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